Thread: Is this microchipping...

Hi PCM, I agree with Marshal, drop back to 1K, 2 layers of tape and re-set the bevel and at a 45* angle joint or breadknife the edge Lightly, you may have to do that a couple of times to get the nicks out of the blade and at the same time you are aligning and leveling the edge. Today I used the hard plastic rim on a disposable drinking glass, worked perfect in that application, it will also take off a wire edge better than wood, end or cross grain.
PCM, have you got together with a mentor or another honer in your area yet? It would really help you I think, it will all come together for you soon, stick to it and another thing I saw was you need to get the lower grit marks out completely before moving up to the next higher grit stone.
Hands on instruction would really help me sometimes but I have learned many things on my own and never regret a minute of it, the science of sharp has taught me a few things, read it close and study the pics, I did and had a couple small Ahh Ha moments. Maybe you will too.
https://scienceofsharp.wordpress.com/