Thread: My razors won't get sharp...

You didn't mention if the razors you're honing are shaving well ? If so I wouldn't worry about splitting hairs for now. IME that comes eventually as you continue to hone razors. Takes awhile for some of us. Did for me. Most guys seem to have an inadequate bevel set if the razor isn't shaving sharp. The Spyderco UF is one hone I never had any luck with. Some guys like it for a finishing hone but AFAIK it is not a sharpening hone. The shave off a Norton 8k is very good if you do a good job of honing. Since you're a knife guy I would suggest you try lighter pressure but that is just my supposition. Without seeing the razor, feeling it I don't know what the problem is. Maybe someone else will have some good advice for you. All I can say is don't give up.

In addition to all of the above, if you have a loupe or a scope you could monitor how the honing process goes at different grits.
What brand is the razor by the way?