Quote Originally Posted by dancf82 View Post
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If i could get an experts opinion on the condition of the edge coming off my 8k norton, that would give me more insight into whether i am still struggling on the hone or ruining the edge on the strop. It would also be nice to have a shave ready razor to compare against while learning the honing/stropping process with my other razors.
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You could try shaving right off the stone, then strop it and see if it is worse.

Either way I would take AFDavis11 up on his offer. I bet you'll get it back sharper.