I am looking to sharpen a vintage blade. It is sharp enough to shave but not as super sharp. I have stropped it, stropped it on green chrom pasted strop, and tried 10,20,30,40 strokes per side on my naniwa 12k.

It still isn't sharp enough. I believe I may need to try a coarser stone. Plus there are 1-2 microscopic chips near the front of the blade.

I own the following stones.
Bester 1200
King 4000
Naniwa 12000.


I like the Naniwa because it is splash and go and comes on a stand.

Any suggestions on adding another stone?

Also any suggestions on getting this thing sharpened would be appreciated.

Thanks.