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When we hone a razor from a bevel set, the goal is to,

1. Flatten the bevels from heel to toe and from the back of the bevel to the edge in a single plane.

2. Set the proper bevel angle from...

“This may sound naive but wouldn't jointing the edge even on a 20K completely ruin the bevel? Why wouldn't I have to go back to a 1K to reset it?”

Because, the bevels are already flat and set at...

Nope,

Yesterday did 10 razors on the GS20, jointed each edge coming off a pristine 12k super stone bevel and edge.

and 10 laps later the edge was back… An extra 10, is the edge I like,

Look at the edge first, then decide what it needs.

Chances are if it is feeling rough, there is some micro-chipping or larger.

Look straight down on the edge with magnification and strong...