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What exactly did you think I was checking?

I checked the surface with a machinist's straight edge this morning. My kitchen counter isn't warped; there are only minor surface irregularities. The...

Absolutely. I'm just curious if there's a point of diminishing returns.

To reiterate, after lapping on my countertop, I checked for flatness again on the glass table just for kicks. It looked...

When you hone, very small particles of the hone itself will break up and create a slush upon the surface -- referred to as slurry. This slurry is what helps to polish and sharpen the blade.
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I finished working on my remaining two razors tonight, and came across some other points. I'm new to this, but kinda curious if some of the 'generally established rules' are more just...

It's not really a hijack -- this is all very apropos to the subject. Someone might consider looking into the Shapton line of stones should the Norton prove troublesome. I personally like to know my...

I'd definitely like to try one of the Shapton hones someday. Has anyone actually purchased the 30,000 grit stone? It's nearly $500! I figure I could put that money towards laser hair removal at...

Not sure if this makes any sense. If it does, it might help some of the other newbies.


Here's some background in the form of a short novel -- read it if you're bored:

MORAL OF THE STORY: ...