I have a number of str8s that I'd like re-establish the edge on. These are a collection of mostly razors from Ebay and other sourses that need a lot of work. I have a 6x2 DMT, 1200 grit, to do this with. I don't have much invested here. These razors have potential, but for now, this is just practice for me; and, I could get something really special out of it.

How do you tell when your edge is ready to move on to the sharpening and polishing process? Do I need to tape the spine? Is there an average number of stokes using a 1200 DMT? - I do have a microscope.

Thanks,

Steve