Originally Posted by
Kees
What's the point of having a mirror finish? Even with a mirror finish you can have mirochips or a wire-edge.
I don't agree with monkeypuzzlebeefeater that 8K is only entry level sharp. Generations of barbers and many members here use coticules as final polishers. I have had great edges off the coticule, just a few round trips on a strop and you have a keen edge.
I personally do not think we should discourage beginners by giving the the idea they need an ultra-sophisticated expensive umpteen K hone to get a good edge.