Originally Posted by
Chugach68
Given the numerous times I have read here that you should be able to shave comfortably off an 8k edge or even 4k edge, and since the bevel is set at the 1k, you should be able to shave after that as well; what is your opinion on what makes an edge smooth? Just the polishing and refinement of that sharpness? To me, comfortably and the truly smooth feeling that I have had at times are different. I know back in the day barbers did not have the 16k, 20k, 30k stones to polish with, just barber hones which I have read are anywhere from 4-8k approx. The times I have achieved what I consider to be the ultimate smoothness has been with either 8k, or finished on a cnat and/or paste. I know I have improved in honing over the few years I have been doing it, but early on, I "accidentally" got that smooth result I desire, now I am finding it more consistency....well, most of the time anyways. Eventually I will get it every time. I hope. Maybe I will improve my consistency with a higher grit stone? H.A.D.!!!!!!!! lol