Apologies to Bill then, wasn't my intention to seem presumptuous or patronizing. As I said I've never used the Chosera stones, and I'm not sure I want to splash out on them at any point save perhaps for a 1k though that won't be for some time. Likely years. Has anyone tried putting a Chosera 10k edge under a microscope and comparing it with the Norton edge?

I know the shave is the best test, but it could provide some insight into what the hone is doing that makes the shave harsh.