I'll admit I've never tried setting a bevel on my Swaty, but I'm well aware of it's aggressivness. Maybe I should try it some day, just for the fun if it

Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
Actually I have found that I can set the bevel on an average ebay full hollow in 5--10 minutes with pressure. The edge will be chippy but not so much that it cannot be correct with the next hone in the progression. This is why the Swaty should be used with no pressure and only a few strikes. In the wrong hands a Swaty can do a lot of damage. It might be more aggressive than your mystery 1k.