Thread: How sharp is sharp?

Originally Posted by Geezer

Sharp is formed at the lower grit stones, all later stones do is polish the bevel of that sharpness and make a smoother edge.
YMMV
~Richard

Wiser words have not been spoken. I think it was Glen years ago if not mistaken, that said 90% or honing is done in the bevel setting stage. For those who want to buy a hone for "touch ups only", you are missing the real pleasure of working with razors and hones, bevel setting is 90% of the fun and 90% of the duty too and when it becomes second nature with you hands the real joy is just ahead.

Alx