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I agree. I think what we feel as sharp is related to the jagged, striated character of the edge up to around 4K.

True.

Just one comment in reply, for this could wander away for the thread topic. But, I've honed quite a few razors sent me by guys who felt that their blades were dull. But, an inch along...

What a great post, Cheeks! Seriously. That hit the right points.



This is important too, at all stages of honing. You often hear that the only test is the shave test. I believe that phrase...

I use the TPT on all hones up to about 4K. After that, at least for me, it is of lesser value. After 4K, I depend more on the feel (draw, suction) of the blade on the hone.

On a practical level, whatever method you use should not take long, since especially when beginning to learn honing, you must apply the test often. I think the thumb pad test (TPT) is best.

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