Thread: Progression on honing

Originally Posted by matt321

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Maybe I'm not staying on the 4k or 8k long enough? How do you know when to move on from those?

When the scratch pattern from the 2k has been largely replaced by a 4k or 8k pattern. Often visible in good light without magnification. Or when the TPT and/or HHT gets noticeably better. Or all 3.

I use the visual method until it looks close finish-wise. Then I TPT the edge. If the TPT confirms my visual assessment, then I'm done on that grit.

Originally Posted by matt321

Thanks, good suggestions, but not useful here. I'm familiar with the problem of moving on too soon before the bevel is good. I stay at 2k until it shaves arm hair very easily,


Maybe I'm not staying on the 4k or 8k long enough? How do you know when to move on from those?

Now move from 4k to 8 k when arm hairs pops up from the blade.