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Stefan,

How would you suggest testing after each stage of honing? While I’ve used the thumb nail test, marker test, these seem to be good tests to determine if the bevel is set but not necessarily...

Stefan,

How would you advise he use slurry in this case? My first reaction would be to use the slurry on the 4k to help set the bevel. Once complete, rinse the stone free of the slurry and...

Ah, and here it the expert advice I was speaking of.

I'm not the resident expert on honing so hang in there and give some others a chance to reply. But yes, I suspect water alone is better and the tape is of no consequence at all. Use tape if you like,...

My experiences with slurry has been that beyond bevel setting, you are likely to do more harm than good. Slurry seems to help cut fast but leaves behind a rough unfinished edge. I use it only in the...