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I haven't tried the 8EEE, but if you're considering spending more cash on a hone, I'd recommend a coticule from www.theperfectedge.com. You can get a nice 6x2" for around the same price as the 8EEE....

Yep, that's how I do it. The alternative is to kind of sneak up on a pefect bevel with pyramids and repeated testing... Some people feel the 1K is too harsh and does damage to the steel, so be...

Excellent observations. Once you get the edge uniform, the only thing you have to worry about is developing a light touch to get the edge as fine as possible.

I'm not advocating that you do this,...