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Getting used to an Apache Strata
Hello Honemeisters.
I recently received a sweet little Apache Strata with the intent of furthering my PROVEN 8K edges. It has been lapped up to 1200 grit and is nice and flat with a very nice sheen. The first razor I took to this stone was a Robeson Shuredge that was already shaveable with an 8K finish. Approximately 40-50 laps and then linen-leather strop. the shave was smoother than the 8K but not by much. The bevel was slightly hazy and complete under magnification. The second attempt was a Henckels Friodur 72-1/2 with a proven 8K edge. My results were pretty much the same as the first.
I am sure that by just using this hone I will eventually figure it out. it has useable feedback and cuts relatively fast, but I was expecting more of a polishing effect. My thoughts post honing are that I might have been using more pressure than necessary. have any of you had the same initial experiences?
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