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I have the set with the 220/1k and the 4k/8k along with the lapping plate. I used to have a swaty but sold it a couple of years ago. Just ordered a strop and CroOx balsa from whippeddog.com.

8000k? Now that would be a fine grit.

Forgot to mention the shave tugged quite a bit.

Well, I followed the advice offered here to some good results. The tape didn't seem to help much. I tried 1-3 layers. I tried stacking an extra layer in the middle of the trouble side. None of...

I can see how that might help. It would force me to hone with the heel well off the stone which would allow the middle to touch and be bevelled. I think I'll try that technique first and then try...

I'd love to come visit you, Shooter. Thank you for the invite. You are about 2 hours away from me and I rarely make it up that way. I'll see if I can find a day when the wife and kids don't need...

Well, I just tapped out my budget on this Norton set. It seems like I would need multiple narrow hones from low to high grit to do it right. I did however, try the sharpie test honing the middle of...

I have had the same thing before too but I'm not convinced that is it. I would believe that if it were the heel or the toe that were gettting missed but it is the center that won't touch, no matter...

Hi guys,

I picked up a Geneva on ebay to bring into shape with my new Norton combo set (220, 1K, 4K, 8K). The stones are completely lapped (except for one stubborn corner on the 8k).

My...