Quote Originally Posted by jdto View Post
Even try catching a light reflection along the bevel. If you look carefully, you might be able to see a chip in the edge.
it would be possible but i feel like this begs the question....wouldn't a chip big enough to cause the scratch marks in the pictures be big enough to see with out having to really hunt for it?

but yes jdto method has proved very good in determining small chips without the need of a loupe.