i went back to the 1k i watched "Bevel setting on a Chosera 1000 grit" by lynn on you tube he was using a lot more pressure than me so i followed his pressure but it took him 12 minutes i was at it for an hour before i decided to use less pressure again.

the thump bat test says its not sharp enough but i am not sure about that either. it cuts hair off the arm as long as the blade is touching the shin with slight pressure. it does not pop hair at skin level on the arm. i dont think i will ever get it to do that should i go to the 4k now?