After my last post (noob needs help/ encouragement) i'm still no further along then before even after all the excellent advice and more research and reading. i've tried working through the progression (1k bevel set, 5k and 8k) watching the scratch pattern and ended up with a sharp razor but a thin fragile edge (over honed i believe). so i tried the bevel set again after dulling the razor with a glass. then the pyramid method. no luck. my biggest problem is i don't know what i'm looking for at each level. i've tried the thumb mail test, and the cue tip test at the bevel set and they both seem to pass to me. do i need a better magnifier?( currently have a 30x loupe)
BTW i've used a marker and it seems i'm getting good contact. Thanks