Quote Originally Posted by RezDog View Post
A decent loupe is in fact a great idea. I love mine and often forget to add that when talking about honing equipment. It is the easiest way to learn what you are needing your edge to be.
Otherwise you finish honing only to find out it's not very good and you have no idea why.
It's guess work and that sucks!!
I have a 15x illuminated loupe from lee valley and I love that thing. True 15x mag.
I can see micro chips that can't be felt when shaving - very small.
Seeing what is happening is the key. Knowing why is another thing but that can be asked.