Quote Originally Posted by S0LITARYS0LDIER View Post
It has always been well set. That was not the problem.
OK. If that statement is true, then this statement

slurry, Waterstones, DMT EE, Hard Arkansas.. Failed on each many times.
Does not sound right. I am assuming of course that you are making sure the pressure is correct.

About pressure:

In general when you go from bevel set to the next stone, for example 1k to 3k, of the progression you are looking at may be 50% reduction in pressure (you have to experiment to figure out how much exactly for your way of honing and the hones you have). When you are going from 3k to 5k you are looking at another 50% or so decrease in pressure, and if you are jumping from 3k to 8k you are going to have to start with more pressure then decrease to finish the edge before moving to your finisher. On the 8k you can also keep the pressure low but spend more time to erase the 3k stria. My numbers are not set in stone at all, but should give you some idea what to aim for and then adjust from there.