Thanks guys for getting back to me. First off; yes cutting the edge was a hard decision. I could let it set on display or make it shave worthy and use it. The stone in question is quite slick. With hardly any grit to it.I have India, diamond and Arkansas stones. I have a wide assortment of Arkansas stones. The diamond and India stones don't get used on the Razor AT ALL! They are for pocket knives and the like. I actually used the diamond for setting my edge after cutting it off. Now how about the stropping technique? Flat against the spine or at an angle? Do tell, I need to know.