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I don't think I HAVE to do that many strop passes. It just makes me feel comfortable. And like I said I have a belgian coticule which is a very fine stone.
As for hand hair....I don't have any.

I use water and make some slurry with a piece of very fine sandpaper.
I'm not sure what stone I'm coming off but it's a fairly rough one that I bought years ago to hone my pocket knives.
I start...

Kees, I've mailed you but let me know and I'll help you get a coticule for a decent price. You live in the Netherlands and it's not too bad getting one.

I like my coticule and have one of similar...