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    There is an antique shop that I stop into occasionally, near where I work. They don't have razors all that often, but I hae bought a few there. I haven't gone in for a while but lately, it's been calling my name. Like Ulysses' sirens, each time I walk by it bekons me, taunts me, promising that there's a fine razor within. Yesterday, I gave in. I walked in, started down the aisle and there in the second case, was a nice little razor, just as promised. The sales were clean and uncracked from what I could see and the spine showed virtually no wear. When the salesgirl took it out of the case and I opened it, my heart jumped. It was a Dubl Duck in great shape, clean, no rust, no pits. The only thing I could find wrong was the presence of some very fine nicks on the edge. I'm sure they'll hone out but with my lack of experience, I thought I'd seek the wisdom of those more practiced than myself at the art of honing. My plan is to start with a 1,200K, move to 4,000 and finish with 8,000. My question is, how do I know when to move on to the next stone? Do I need to have all the nicks removed before going to the 4,000? I think this can be a great little blade if I can manage to not ruin it.
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    If it were mine I would do circles on the 1200 (with tape - but I always use tape) until the chips are gone, then circles and x strokes (reducing the pressure as you go) until you have a good, even bevel that will pop arm hair easily, then move on to the 4k.
    From my modest experience, I find that I can feel when it is time to move up a grit - the blade just feels smoother on the hone.
    When I get to this point I usually do about 5 laps with very light pressure and see how it feels - if it's still a bit 'rough' I do a few more.
    Have a look at gssixguns youtube videos when you can (he explains it better than I can) and you will get the idea.
    I hope this helps.
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    Move on from lowest grit as soon as nicks are gone. To tape or not to tape: that is the question. I never tape.
    Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose. Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr.

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    your best bet would be to get a ebay razor to practice on. also use tape to avoid excessive spine wear.

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    If you are familiar with the size of the "nicks" from the hone that precedes the 4k, once the nicks are honed to the same size as that pre-4k level (homogenous nicks) then it is time to smooth them out. Really just hone out the nicks and use a microscope, if you have one, to learn when to move on to the next hone. Probably a good idea to use tape if you're new to the honing game.

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    Thanks for the advice, guys. I'll keep you apprised of my progress.

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