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I have had mediocre results with knives using other crock stick systems and have noticed that the Spyderco is the only system with a fairly consistently even surface. I don't know if that's due to...

That is what I'm talking about but only the rods are relevant. I was worried about keeping a nice straight edge but I think I did a good job maintaining the stroke thoughout. Also, it's not something...

I thought so and I'd still like to get a good honing in before I go for the whole-nine but it's looking like a marginal success. What do you use for your 'real' hone?

Well, I'm glad I'm not the only one! Did you end up using the razor after the Sharpmaker without additional honing or stropping? I've been chalking up the surprising results to the news print...

Using the rod in the stand would probably be a bad idea. I set up a jig to hold mine flat and level, like a normal hone.



I used a jeweler's loop and couldn't discern any chips in the edge but...

(Also an experiment in really long thread titles!)

NOTE: I'm a veteran knife knut but a new razor fan so I defer to the experts' advice in all matters concerning razor care.

Just a newb chiming...