Quote Originally Posted by Euclid440 View Post
Look at the edge first, then decide what it needs.

Chances are if it is feeling rough, there is some micro-chipping or larger.

Look straight down on the edge with magnification and strong light. If you see shinny reflections, it is micro chipped, then look from the side to see how deep the chips are. Lightly joint the edge and re-set the bevel on the 20K.

If the chips are larger, Joint or breadknife to remove the chips and re-set on a 1k and work up the progression.

Can’t tell you how many razors I have had in for a “Touch Up” with chips the size of half the bevel.

A new guy to stropping, you probably rolled or chipped the edge.

This may sound naive but wouldn't jointing the edge even on a 20K completely ruin the bevel? Why wouldn't I have to go back to a 1K to reset it?