Vintage Lile Surgical Black Ark... before or after Shapton Glass 16k
My dad left me a pretty cool Lile, Hard Surgical Black hone that until recently, I wasn't using. For those aren't familiar with Lile, he is the artisan who designed and produced the Rambo knife..
Not looking for a definitive answer as I know the Ark isn't strictly rated being a natural.. However, in general, should a Surgical Black Arkie fit in progression as a finisher above the 16k or would that be a step backward.
I am planning a few tests of my own. I usually go Shapton Glass 1,2,4,8k finish on the 16k with less than 10 strokes, then a 3/2/1 backhone series ala gssixgun on the 30k, and the edge still has a tendency to be fragile and somewhat forensic feeling. I took a few edges to the Black Ark (water & a dot of soap) after the 16k and it really mellowed out the edge. Curious if there is anyone who uses this combo, if only to corroborated what I am feeling...