Thread: Does TPT change as you progress?

Originally Posted by janivar123

well i use the alternate (lenghtwise) TPT too
its not a really big difference between the grits
but if i go really lo there is a more grabbing feel,
and at the high grits im feeling more like suction

im not sure im making sense but if the razor grab instead of suck its not smooth enough

This is what I was thinking of. So what you're saying is, a really smooth edge sucks!

Goog

thats my description till i cand find a more accurate one

I don't really slide my thumb on the blade at all. I just touch the thumb to the blade to feel for sticking. The funny thing is that, though I can't see any cutting at all, if I wash dishes after a long honing session, my skin swells up a little and then every single test becomes visible, revealing dozens of little slashes.

That stickiness results in the blade sinking imperceptibly into the skin even though you can't see it.

i find at 1k your thumb should grip the edge at 5k level your thumb should be able to feel a big differamnce ie sticky and smooth feel from there on not laods of differance

Originally Posted by janivar123

thats my description till i cand find a more accurate one

This needs a little more explanation i think.
as with my English i don't think i would be very helpful.
Suction--word, if you use while honing then i would understand but on checking sharpness of edge ?
This just confuses me.
i would say in my words
finer your edge gets you will feel your finger slides( could be wrong word) better.
tried my best .
I am sure more people will come and clear this up.