New Norton 4K/8K any prep req'd?
Hi,
I just bought a Norton 4K/8K and out of the box it feels like there are some inclusions, particularily on the 4K side. And, while delicatley honing blade I could feel a bump or two. So I look at the edge under a lens and I see the edge now has a couple of small notches. :mad:
So did I do something wrong? Is an inital lapping required? I did search the archive here and could not find any references of any sort regarding any kind of prep for a new stone.
Even the 8K side does not feel as smooth as my 8K ceramic hone. With this I can get a mirror finish, but it is too short for my liking. I want to get a longer sweep as I hone, hence my purchase of the Norton.
Someone throw me a bone here...
Emil