Thread: When to move one from 4K level

Originally Posted by Euclid440

Jointing the 1k edge and re-setting it on the 4k will also help in straightening the edge, which is the goal of all the stones, after a 1k bevel set.

After a 1k bevel set I move onto the next stone. What is the point of jointing the edge ? Isn't the edge straight when the bevel is set ?

If there are any chips stay on the 1k. If there is a wire or burr it can be removed with lighter strokes on the 1 k or even the next stone.
I use a 320grit stone for edge restoration so I may be missing the experience of doing the grunt work on a 1k but I really don't understand this idea of needing to "straighten" an edge.