Originally Posted by
MisterZadir
Just thought I'd update this. I used the 8k but my honing technique wasn't that great at the start so it failed the HHT. I then practised and did some pyramids (4k/8k) and finally had it pass the HHT.
It now shaves but not as well as my wapi. I guess, as has been mentioned, practise makes perfect.
I also don't have anything higher than 8k and I always read guys on here going from 8k to 12k and some even to 16k! I have ordered some 0.5 chromium oxide paste to help give me a better finish.
Overall I'm pretty happy since at least I'm going the right way on the learning curve :p