HELP! Having trouble honing a couple of blades.
Okay, here's the deal. I'm having some trouble setting the bevel on two blades I have restored (many hours of hand sanding). One is a 7/8" Bengal and the other is a 13/16" BUR with the following etched on the blade "ACCIATO MAGNETICO GARANTITO 10 ANNI".
I have the Naniwa 1k, 5k and 8k and haven't had any problems with setting the bevel and getting other blades to shave ready.
The two just don't want to co-operate. I did Lynn's recommended 40 circles (each way) and then 10 X's. Neither would cut butter... So back to the stone's I went. More circles followed by X's. Still nada. After a good 30 minutes of this I decided to stop banging my head against the wall and try a different blade that I have been meaning to hone for some time. It is a full (maybe half, I can't tell the dif) hollow Geo Wostenholm IXL 5/8". One pass on the circles and 5 X's and no problem shaving arm hair.
Either I'm doing something wrong on these bigger blades or they simply need more time on the stones. Or, I'm not holding my tongue properly. Whatever it is, I could use a little guidance.
Thanks for your time and I look forward to your replies.
Cheers
Scott