Most have been on the 1k perfect rolling x strokes for easy 200'on each side.. Fails the TNT and won't cut arm hair so I remember reading that Lynn said u can use the pyramid if the bevel isn't perfect but makes the pyramid more efficient so did the pyramid 20 although way down ... Strop 3 on diamond paste about 100 strokes on leather strop,.. Still not popping hair .. TNT a lil better .. Now what.. 6/8 blade just says s Carroll on it