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I don't like thuringians with Sheffield steel too much. If I were forced to, I'd use a dark blue, but the softer ones are a really imperfect match imo. For speed, I like my La Lunes. They cut...

The only hone I have that soundly defeats it is my vosgienne, but I can't just buy another with identical properties ever so it kind of gets disqualified on those grounds. I still want to find one of...

I rate a perfectly done trans ark edge above any thuringian edge, but it is a lot of effort to get there....

Get some plain glycerin, put 4 drops on the hone, water, rub and hone. Works great.

I know you were working with a control progression, but that is not a true representation of the Arkansas capabilities. It should be led into at least 10k level and use oil or another honing solution.