Thread: Newbie Q: can't get razor sharp enough

Is/was the Dovo new? If not post a pic, there may be something going on with the razor.

You have all you need to put an edge on a razor, Kings are good stones and will work just fine. The 6k has a lot of range. I have not used your Shapton, so heed Oz’s advice.

You will need some magnification and good magnification can be purchased on line for as little as $2, (lighted 40X) the Micro Bright at 10-$15 is a good lighted scope 60-100X.

You will also need to lap your stones, a 400-1000 diamond plate from Chef Knives to Go at $30 will lap your stone and last a lifetime. Or you can use a dollar store, metal cookie sheet and sheet of 320 wet and dry.

Make sure your Green Polishing Compound is pure Chrome Oxide, “Polishing Compound” bars, contain other aggressive abrasives that will leave a harsh edge, undoing all your honing work. Pure Chrome Ox can be purchased from shaving suppliers for 10-$15. Use sparingly, a little goes a long way.

Look up a Second Try at Honing, in the honing forum, where a new honer went from bevel set to shave ready with lots of good bevel photos to show you what to look for.

Or, as said find a local mentor and cut your learning curve dramatically. And do tape the spine to prevent needless damage to the spine.