Quote Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003 View Post
So if we are understanding correctly you a bevel setting with a 1K stone and then going directly to Barber Hones, is that correct?
Anything can be done with determination, and you Sir are the epitome of determination if you are using this method.
Reason 1K to Barber Hone is a HUGE jump in grit levels. If you are getting go shave Kudos to you.

The TPT. Yes you go along lengthwise down the blade lightly (licking your thumb is ok for added feel). Sliding off Gently at about a 45` angle you can really feel the grab(stickiness) if the blade. I have little micro slices in my thumb where I have done mine.
The true proof is in your shave which you stated is great. Congratulations.

The point that everyone will bring up..... The Huge jump from 1K to Barber Hone (12Kish).
Yet you are making it work. My thesis is that you are doing 100s of strokes on the barber hones.
Is this a true assessment?
Yes I am using a king 1k, then directly you to a barber hone (Pike Koenig) and then to a double sided frictionite 00. I did about 50 x strokes on the pike and then 50 on the rough side of the frictionite and 20 on the fine side. It really doesn't take so long and this is all without making a double bevel.

This has been the only method I have excelled at. Does that make me weird?

Maybe being double sided is key to success with only a barber hone?