Hi all,

I have been using a 4/8k Norton for general honing, and I have a C12k finisher as well as CrOx and Diamond paddles for further polishing.

One question is this: How many passes should I have to do on the C12k to get a good result? I have done as few as 40 and as many a 100 on it, but I can't tell if there is any difference.

After viewing the edge under a 30X loupe it looks like the basic scratches are reduced in some places, but not in all. Also, after 20 laps on a diamond paddle followed by 20 laps on CrOx on balsa, I notice no change whatsoever.

Does anyone have a recommendation of how many laps I should do on any particular one of those platforms? I am afraid to do too many laps on any one of these, but I am looking to get the best edge possible from the gear I have.

Thanks in advance for any replies!!

M