Thread: DMTs up to 8K

It doesn't matter that much whether you use an 8k Norton or an 8k DMT diamond. In either case you are shaving from the last hone that you used on the razor, in this case the film or .1 cbn; depending on the viewpoint.

That sounds logical. I think as long as your progression removes the scratches and microchips from the lower grits.

There is a simple reason why many find the DMT's to leave a harsh edge, the Diamonds cut deeper than Waterstone grit does, it does not release nor wear down... This means it tends toward a very rough edge, this is great for cutting tools, but not a desirable effect for a Straight Razor..

Two different types of cutting actions..

There are several tricks to get these to work more gently like the drop of soap, but at their core they are designed to cut steel deeply and quickly with no loading..