After honing on my 1000grit diamond plate then two different Barbers hones, then up to around 10,000 on my American slate. Then stropping on my balsa with felt on one side. White compound on the felt & CroX on the balsa side I then stropped 100 round trips on my Koken Horse hide strop.
WOW, for a cheap razor all I can say is WOW. Time & light pressure are your friend in this type of work.
Slawman:D:hmmm: