Originally Posted by
AxelH
I don't get it with you guys. I spend so much time at the initial stages of setting a new bevel on a chipped razor and would love to have a 8" DMT 1200. I have a 1200 6x2 that I sacrificed to lapped some nortons before I bought a D8C (gouges that were not good for razors), and I did look at the edge on a trash razor. If it's too aggressive, why not enjoy the speed and just use a light touch and follow-up with a more frequent check-up to monitor progress? That seems like a very efficient setup for any razor honing.
Certainly an experienced honer would have the restraint and wisdom to make appropriate use of an aggressive diamond tablet?