Quote Originally Posted by jag213 View Post
Are you talking about this white line? I believe that is just crude left over from the stone (probably the 4k). These aren't the best pictures cause I am pushing the zoom limits on my phone to take them. However, I am not seeing any glints when I look down my bevel
The bevel also appears narrower at the white line. If so, the razor could be slightly warped, hence, parts of the blade will not contact as well. The white line is a result of 2 separate planes reflecting light differently.
Also you mentioned earlier of feeling a hard particle on the 8k during honing . This is a red flag that the surface is compromised.