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To my eye, you may have run into some microscopic inclusions that leave pores behind when they are dragged away from the steel by the stones. In my time grinding steel bars, there are several pieces...

Okay, are these holes visible with the naked eye? You've eliminated rust as a likely contender. Your shaving rituals sound more than adequate to prevent that. It sounds as if the blade shaves well...

Pictures would be very helpful. There are so many questions I would like to ask...but pictures first, please.