Search:

Small off topic rant here, but I've come to dislike the "barber hones are maintainers, not finishers" line of thought. When I use a finishing stone it is the last thing in my progression. I have 4...

Actually it is relevant - and Modine's test somewhat mirrors what I said earlier, he said 6-8K equivalent. Depending on technique and honing media (water, oil, smith's, lather etc.) I believe that....

PM Utopian about your Carborundum barber hone. He collects them, so should be able to get you squared away on it.

Out of the 6 barber hones in my possession, none polish less than an 8K stone....

That might have done it. Starting with tape, then finishing without may lower the spine and lift the edge. I'd wager it's a bit more likely that the bevel just needs a bit more work though.
...

So here's my first question. You say green paste and red paste. What green and red paste? There are a lot of options. If you're using say 6 micron paste like the Herold Solingen Green paste that...