Quote Originally Posted by Scatterjoy View Post
So here’s the plan. I need to study the edge. You’re all making it so clear.

I ordered a loupe, an Naniwa 8000 stone and I’ll keep looking for a 3-4k step when my bank account recovers.

Is the DMT EXTRA Fine ok to set the bevel? As I understand, its microns are equivalent to 1-2k grit. It feels like 1k. Maybe a combination stone is fine for a beginner to learn the art of bevel?
It is fine to use a diamond plate to knock out the heavy lifting if a blade is either badly chipped or has no bevel at all. It should be followed though by a bevel setting stone; 1k-2k preferably. It is just not really right for it. The scratch marks are very pronounced. If you get good optics (or ANY optics really) you can see it plainly.

Also, it.should be stated that looking at the plains of the bevel is only part of it. You also need to look down on the edge from the top. If you see any shiny spots those are microchips and shiny strips are places where the bevel plains do not meet.