Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
Nice !!! it does work rather well


Sounds like you just pushed the edge a little hard, the stropping should fix the issue.

If not you could try the "Slurry" trick on the 16k yes yes I know it sounds CRAZY hehehe but build a light slurry with your DMT, do about 10 laps and that will bring that edge back down a touch, then dilute out to clear water on the next 10 X strokes, and finish with 5 very light X strokes.. just a trick to keep in the drawer...

But honestly the 100 laps on the leather and as Joe said a couple of shaves should do the trick and smooth it up
Glenn:

I actually "slurry" all of my Shaptons per your youtube video. For me, it has worked better, given me more "visual feedback", and just plain seems to work. I do about 8 figure 8s with my DMT on the slightly soaked wet Shapton, and then progressively spray the hone down during the honing process with a spray bottle until I am using almost clear water. It has seemed to produce a better edge than just water, and has made grid lapping much quicker. I am not sure if you suggest we do that for every honing project or not, but your light slurry method on the Shaptons really seems to work well.