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Chromium Oxide crystals are fairly round in structure and so don't gouge as deeply as diamond crystals. But, for this reason, they cut more slowly. Possibly, you didn't use the chromium oxide long...

I don't think it is critical how you mix the Chromium Oxide powder with the oil you are using. Put a very small amount of powder in a small bowl, and add a drop of oil. Mix it with a QTip (stick...

Sorry to bog things down with my response. I just ordered the Kremer Iron (Ferrous) Oxide yesterday. Good to hear it works well.

Somewhat "Contradicting" my previous post about pastes being cheaper...

If you add up what I spent on pastes, I might have been able to purchase the stones I needed and been done with it. ...

I think you are addressing this question to me, LessLemming...

Before pasting, I use a barbers hone. A more detailed response below...

Admittedly, I am outside the honing and sharpening...

I bought Chomium Oxide powder from Kremer pigments, and am very happy with it. It is very fine, at 0.3 microns, as stated earlier. Here's order info from the US outlet...

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Generally, chromium oxide is in the 0.5 micron range, stating it in different units.