Quote Originally Posted by rgsccr
Could someone explain what a pyramid is?
The Pyramid is a graded honing systematic approach which has been developed as the best way to get a shaving edge on your blade. Essentially one switches back and forthe from a few strokes on the 4000 grit side to the 8000 grit side of the hone to avoid overhoning, wire edges and other mishaps. It is just a starting point, but a very good one and has become the standard approach on the Norton Watersones. It can be found detailed in the Help Files, Permanent Archives, Honing Info., Norton Waterstone Pyramid (or something to that effect).

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