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It was directed a bit more at some of the other responses,
Like I said for me it is currently 12k (and on a few new to me blades I stop at 8K till I know them a bit)
but I feel it is my experience...

So here is my view of all of this.

The bevel has to be set.

We take 1K as the standard for setting the bevel, at this point we needed to be sharp.

If you look at the drawing below each...

^^^^ I forgot about that one another very proper method^^^^

It is a manmade with natural binders, please alow the binders to fully cure.

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Not yet,

I am still way new to honing and have a lot to figure out about refining my technique with what I have,

I am not ready to add to the mix yet.

Wait I thought you, Lynn and a few others offered honing services... :p

LikesBBS,
I think this is the type of response you are after.

I currently stop at 12k,

I have two blades I like to...