Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
I have to agree here, I hardly use tests anymore either, but we are not learning to hone, and for people learning the ins and out of honing the tests when used properly give very good indicators of where the edge is going....
Interesting. I noticed that Lynn doesn't rely on tests but says the shave is the test. When I watched the video with Harrelson using his chisel honing method on a straight razor he never did any of the tests. He also lapped frequently and never used a pencil grid. No substitute for experience I guess.

I am still using the TNT, TPT , hair popping and HHT. I find checking my progress using those tests beneficial to know where I am. I also use the magnification and highly recommend that. To a certain extent I am beginning to be able to feel the progress by how the blade is on the stone but I am not at the point where I don't need the tests. Something to look forward to though.