Koraat 8/8 bevel setting? What to expect

[dshaves]

Hello again gentleman. I have STOPPED my attempt at setting the bevel on my Koraat 8/8 razor and am now asking questions before I ruin the blade somehow.

I have been very successful with my PRC and Hart razors BTW.

Goal: Re setting a bevel on my Koraat 8/8 near wedge. At the moment the bevel is not coming together completely.

Initial Problem: The razor tugs and with my Iphone 7 plus led flashlight I am able to see a metallic reflection of steel the whole length of the blade heal to toe looking directly down on the edge.

The question: I believe I might be underestimating the time it takes to set a bevel on a Koraat near wedge in comparison to my Hart or PRC 1/4 hollow razors? I am also looking for the general EXPECTATIONS in relation to PRESSURE and TIME setting a bevel from those with experience with Koraat razors silver steel 61HRC and others with experience with near wedges in general?

What I have been doing with Koraat currently: Chosera 1k, 2 pieces of thick tape, circles and rolling heal leading X strokes. I have been getting a very even bevel no construction issues at all, however I am unable to get the bevel to come all the way together. I am using two pieces of thick tape to match the original tape used at the factory when the bevel was first set.

Thanks