I just got a Mastro Livi with his RW34 stainless steel. I have honed Bokers, Aust, Genco, Dovo, Genevas etc and have got excellent edges. I just could not get an edge that worked. Sent it out and got it honed by someone who has done wonders on other blades and it came back today, perfect. He said he has a Livi with this steel and it is harder and less flexible and needs a little different technique. I have been taught to check the blade under a glass to see if the bevel is even and if it is smooth i.e. a black edge. I do this after each stone. Makes sense all steel is not the same and may need a different approach to hone.