Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
Yes it does and nothing really stands out as a reason that you are not getting a good edge
I was careful to raise a good burr on both sides during bevel set and made sure to do enough x strokes on the 1k to erase the burr. I am still learning and don't have to do that too much anymore I am getting to where I can tell by looking and feeling if the bevel is set but went aggressive on this one to be sure.

I know that the bevel is very important and if I don't get that right further refinement is a waste of time.

How about if I return to the coti and spend some more time there? Or go back to the 8k and then coti again?

I also have a pretty nice C12k that is slow but has made some nice edges in the past.

Lastly, I have the lapping film I first learned on a year ago (still in good shape) 6um, 3um, 1um

I have a balsa strop with crox and feox sides

I strop on a Tony Miller 3" English bridle.

Sorry for the oversharing but very open to suggestions and guidance.