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    Default Grrrrrr. Not ... sharp ... enough

    Well, I've honed my McDonald blade three times now. Last time with a taped spine, just to see. The edge is smooth and the bevel is polished. Looks fine. Does it even catch on hairs? No. Does it pop them off if I try to dry shave my arm? No.

    Succession of 1000, 5000, 8000, 12000 naniwa, applied in the manner of Lynn. Most bepuzzling.
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    What happened to the Chef'sChoice?
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    Quote Originally Posted by CatanUS View Post
    What happened to the Chef'sChoice?
    Sorry, not dipping back into those religious waters in the forum; way too unpleasant last time. Happy to reply to a PM.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Headcrowny View Post
    Sorry, not dipping back into those religious waters in the forum; way too unpleasant last time. Happy to reply to a PM.
    Oh Ok. I didn't know where you had left your proposed experiment; was curious as to the outcome.

    But if you have moved to hones, I will make assumptions.

    Either way, good to hear of your honing progress.
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    How about not moving off the 1000K till it pops arm hairs at skin level. If it doesn't do that the rest is a waste of time.

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    +1 to staying on the 1k till it shaves arm hair... as Gssixgun would say BEVEL BEVEL BEVEL! if you don't set a proper bevel on the 1k yer not gonna get anywhere with the higher grits.
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    Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
    How about not moving off the 1000K till it pops arm hairs at skin level. If it doesn't do that the rest is a waste of time.

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    Sure, I can try that. I wasn't trying that at 1000K; wasn't aware it'd happen at that low a grit level.
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