Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
That is EXACTLY what I do

I will mess with a problem razor for no more than 3 attempts at a bevel set, then it goes to the back of the line up and I hone a few more, keeps me motivated and happy
Quote Originally Posted by BobH View Post
I'd be interested in hearing about the necessity of under cutting water and suction while honing. In all honesty I have never felt suction while honing and only occasionally see under cutting of water myself.
Bob
1: it's good to hear I'm not the only one
2: how do you then know when to progress? As far as my logic tells me, there isn't a fixed number of strokes as every razor is different, as is every stone ...