Quote Originally Posted by Russel Baldridge View Post
You'll save yourself a little frustration by getting either some kind of finishing stone (10k and up) or a pasted strop. There are many threads about finishing stones if you do a search, as well as on making and using pasted strops.
Thanks I will do a search for pasted strops when I get ready to make mine. I eventually want to get a 4k/8k Norton, but you are suggesting getting something higher than 8k, so I will take that into account also.

Quote Originally Posted by kevint View Post
It looks like you have not been soaking that stone, you should it'll work better. then you can follow up with a finer grit something
I do soak the stone for about 30min prior to using it and also use a spray bottle of water during the sharpening. I create a slurry on top of the stone and leave it there to help sharpen the edge faster. I think the picture shows the stone dry, which may have led to your comment.