Just off the wall:

. . . Maybe Lynn uses something finer than a 12K finishing stone? Maybe a coticule, or a pasted strop? If so, you'll need to duplicate his tools, in order to match his edge. [You'd need to duplicate his skill, too -- but that's a different issue.<g>]

. . . Without _seeing_ your edge under magnification as you work on it, it's hard to you to know what you're actually doing. I suggest either a microscope (which i don't have) or a _good_ 10x jeweller's loupe (which I have, and find invaluable).

Charles
Charles