Thread: Chinese 12K

I have a Chinese 12k hone, slate I think, Is it okay to lap this with my Norton flattening stone (250) or should I be moving up in grits, say with wet/dry sand paper? I'm noticing scratches in the stone. I'm also hitting dead spots, smooth, then grabs (slowing my stroke) then smooth again. I drew a grid pattern and lapped until it was gone.
this doesn't happen on one particular straight either. The hone has been soaked and is wet in use.

Another question:, is the 12k a good finisher. I bought this in hopes that it would take my edges a step further, and have had no notable difference in the feel of my shaves.

Next question:

I have a Spike razor, I committed to learning to set a bevel with. Using a 1k Norton I've done 20-40 circles on both sides followed by 20 X strokes heavy, and then the same progression only light. I have a bevel on either end with the center of the blade micro chipping, and I don't understand why? Also I want to note that I'm doing a heel forward X stroke. Spine wear is uneven, but I managed to even that out for the most part. Should I just tape the spine? and start over. Rust isn't an issue either. 1k has been lapped. The bevel across the edge is uneven. I'd be guessing but I'm thinking it's the uneven spine wear, and maybe taping the spine is the answer. Hope this makes sense.....