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I focus on keeping the blade flat and stable so I'm doubting it. I do very well with my knives and holding an edge but I'm thinking I'm too heavy handed.

Understood
thanks again

it had never been honed.

I did 8 passes on the felt. I think I just used a bit to much preasure when shaving.
quick question, I was looking at the edge and noticed a very very slight smile edge, am I using too much...

during the shave? wondering about that also...

:tameshigiri:OK on further review I think I may have exfoliated a bit much!! I'm a litlle sore. Smooth shave but tender now...

I just finished 5 new razor hones at 4K/8K/12K 0.5CrOx on balsa to 0.125 Diamond on Felt paddle. It shaves like a hot blade thru butter. These were my first attempt other then practice on a cheap...