Thread: Want to get my edges correct.

That edge looks much better. You're improving just in the course of this thread. Don't get discouraged, you'll get it. It takes a while and each razor is different. As Jerry said, one day you'll have the eureka moment. Stria is important but try and remember to focus on the edge. You have gotten good instruction. Maybe try to take a little time to digest it. Don't worry. You'll get it. I admire your determination but cut yourself some slack. You still only have a relatively short time in it.
Are you cleaning your stone often? Chips can come from foreign grit or swarf build up among other things. That's an easy one to eliminate by keeping the stone smooth and clean.
I wouldn't worry quite as much about metal loss from what you have done. You aren't using really low grit stones or doing thousands of laps. It is a danger but I don't think you have removed enough to make that an issue YET.
Keep at it. You're making more improvement than you think. You just have to have patience and be deliberate. I believe in you Steve.