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Which 8k are you using? If it is a good one, you may be going backwards with the Coticule. Perfect your 8k finished edge, strop on Chrome Oxide and test the edge, then add the Coticule and see if it...

Are those photos pre-honing, because I am not seeing any new bevels on that razor?

You can see where the last owner/honer was heavy handed honing the tip, by the shape of the tip and the spine...

"I have recently taken to finishing my hone job by focusing solely on the toe, meaning only working the toe end on the stone. Am I approaching this all wrong? Advice?"

Yea, may be. If you are not...