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There is no reason why you prefer vanilla to chocolate - that's personal preference and not what this discussion is about. If you prefer your method that's great - go for it - enjoy the heck out of...

You've made the assumption that I haven't tried a full JNat progression - I own them all. After studying the edges with light microscopy after a natural progression and going from an 8K Shapton...

As a scientist with too much education in chemistry, metallurgy, materials science etc, until I see true evidence that there is a difference in the edges I will agree to disagree. As for the slurry...

Scientifically speaking, it's still really only the last abrasive that shapes the edge that matters - everything preceding it is erased by the finishing process if done correctly. While I appreciate...

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If you work the slurry long enough with an "extra fine" DMT - what ever that is... You get a very fine and smooth slurry - and I also have never seen any scratches on my JNats nor do I...

I like this one - cheap, easy to grip and works very well....

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It all depends on how you make the slurry - I work it for a while until it feels silky smooth then dilute it to the density that I want. I use my JNats for maintenance so I actually want a bit of...

I like to start with a slurry made with a DMT - there is no issue that I'm aware of using a DMT to make a slurry on a JNat? I do normal x-strokes or rolling x-strokes depending on the blade. I...