Ok fellas. I've gone through 2 cycles of honing / shaving with all of my blades. This takes a while because I only shave 2 or 3 times a week. For the first cycle I put each blade on the Naniwa 12k for 40 laps. The shave were better, especially the Bismarck, but still not as smooth as I'd expect. I put them through another 40 lap cycle and WOW, there was a huge difference. The Fili was unbelievably smooth - just like coming fresh from a honemeister. I'm going to put the INOX through another 40 passes - it's always felt "scritchy", and still does.

Thanks for your guidance!!!
John