Ok, forget the mirror finish. You will get more and more shine with use but a mirror might be the wrong verbage. Just make sure you are using a flat surface like a thick piece of glass, going through the grits and finishing with the 2000 or higher. I like to use an old razor that is never going to be any good for shaving and hone the heck out of it. Then wash the hone off with water and try your razor on it. You can do this with all of your hones that you got.

Glen