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Unfortunatley i have to say take tape off. And go head start normal honing from 3k and move on.9NO Backhoning"
i am not sure what quality coticule you have. is it suitable for finishing job or not....

Try to use lower grit stone instead of backhoning.
lest say go head to 5k level and then come back.
lastly i am not sure are you using any tape? if yes take it out and even go to 1k level and then...

I checked the blade with the loupe, there's no nicks, no mouse bites, no chips, it still looks fine, and it doesn't feel as dull as last time, a TNT is still fine as well, so I suppose I just did too...