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Jamesalot23 Just cant get razor sharp... 10-04-2017, 12:32 AM
Hirlau Well,, try it another "5"... 10-04-2017, 12:40 AM
Jamesalot23 Ive tried over several days,... 10-04-2017, 12:57 AM
Hirlau It's simple, your burned out... 10-04-2017, 01:03 AM
Phrank Yup, put it down and walk... 10-04-2017, 01:09 AM
rhensley I was having a time when I... 10-04-2017, 01:08 AM
rodb First check the razor to see... 10-04-2017, 01:11 AM
Jamesalot23 I see, whats the point going... 10-04-2017, 01:14 AM
Hirlau It's a good video on honing.... 10-04-2017, 01:16 AM
BobH Honing is not paint by... 10-04-2017, 01:32 AM
Jamesalot23 ok i see. Can i wear out my... 10-04-2017, 01:50 AM
rodb Yes you can wear it out, tape... 10-04-2017, 02:18 AM
mainaman If you can't get the bevel... 10-04-2017, 03:25 AM
Jamesalot23 Thanks, i was not aware of... 10-04-2017, 03:30 AM
JOB15 Send it out as others have... 10-04-2017, 07:08 AM
RayClem The most important hones in... 10-04-2017, 05:13 PM
Butzy Agree with the feedback your... 10-04-2017, 06:55 PM
AcesandEights Doesn't sound like you are... 10-04-2017, 07:53 PM
TristanLudlow You might wanna look for... 10-04-2017, 08:12 PM
rodb I'm probably at close to 600... 10-04-2017, 08:53 PM
Steve56 Well, videos can't show you... 10-08-2017, 02:36 AM
Longhaultanker Yep! This why I recommend... 10-08-2017, 03:27 PM
alex1921 Besides videos there is also... 10-08-2017, 04:15 PM
tcrideshd first times honing will have... 10-08-2017, 04:58 PM
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    If you can't get the bevel set that means you are not torquing the blade enough and are honing above the edge.
    When you do not torque but apply pressure you are honing the spine more than needed. Try and produce a slight twist towards the edge and see how that changes your results.
    Stefan

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