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The bevel set is only difficult because it requires patience and can take some time. Keep the blade flex under control, let the stone do the work, keep the surface of the stone clean, and work the...

That's ok, it will al hone out and be just fine. I like to always use a light touch, no matter the grind - it help me feel and hear what's going on. Your stone will cut surprisingly fast, even with...

I would go a bit more, the stria are deeper towards the edge. The splotches might be microdrops/splashes of slurry. If the bevel was initially set with enough pressure to flex the blade, you will...

Correct - with a flexible blade, you must rely on the stone and the slurry to do the cutting. Be sure to check the tape for wear and to replace when you can see a visible wear area. Also, don't go...

It looks to me like you're honing behind the edge, specifically that narrow frosted band between the bevel and the face of the blade. I would suggest adding a layer of tape and using the magic...