First a brief background: I got into Straight Razors because I wanted to learn to sharpen my knives better, I found some youtube video's of HHT and said "Hey I want that, if I can learn to sharpen a straight razor I can learn to sharpen a knife"

So it's been close to a year later, and I am still no better at learning to sharpen my knives than before (I am pretty decent at Razor honing) and figure with the stone I have purchased, I should be able to get a good edge. but I cant seem to get it down.

here is my list of what I have to work with:

knife type stones:
Norton India combination oilstone
Norton translucent stone
Norton Black stone
cheap diamond thing from walmart

razor stones:
Suehiro 1200gritt
Norton 4k/8k
several thuri's
Chinese 12k


To be honest I know I can go over to blade forums or something and get some help, but this is my home. so I prefer to ask you guys for help.

Where do I start? despite my many attempts at google, I am just not finding a technique with the equipment I have.


Please help a brother out.