Microscope is a very helpful tool. If person knows how to use it.
if you are trying to figure out by watching to the bevel how sharp your blade is then Sorry that is not microscopes mistake.
if you have a good quality electron microscope which you can use to see the edge of the blade that will be priceless tool.
I am sure it is out there but price is so high we may dream about it.
Basically what straight razor honing people uses 20x,30x.60x or may be 100x to check the bevel.
there is any chips ,all length of the blade has contact with the stone etc,
It saves you time not miss chips basically.
some of you lucky live close to Randy.
Try to meet him and learn from him will help you tremendously.
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