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Way too many finishers, limit the variables. You are making the process way too complicated by adding more stones to the mix. First learn to hone on your synthetic progression, and get a repeatable,...

Do not use the 600, especially a Diamond plate. Aggressive Diamond plate and or pressure can lead to chipping of the edge and you will have to remove even more steel to stop the chipping.

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If you are using hair to establish a complete bevel set, you are getting a false positive. Your bevel is probably not set, as said.

Get some magnification and look straight down on the edge, if...