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Haha! Yeah, had I done the marker test a long time ago, I would'nt have had to spend an hour on this one. Eh, live and learn.

Just in case anyone cares, I finally got this one to listen to me. I went all the way back to the 1K, and after doing the marker test I discovered the heel and toe weren't touching the stone unless...

No, there's no frown. I have to take these close ups using a jeweler's loupe in front of my digital camera to make it clear and it gives the slightest fisheye effect.

The blade is straight, so...

For the guys suggesting circles, 1K or 5K stone?

Here's the situation: I'm trying to hone a 4/8 Geneva Cutlery Co. I got on the bay for a few bucks. After going through the entire honing routine I was able to get a pretty good edge on it, except...