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Yup I've tried that and managed to get it sharp enough to test on a small patch on my cheek, but it's got a Long way to go.
I'm nothing if not persistent and will keep practicing, I like a challenge!

As luck would have it, I just picked up an old Hederer 77 and it's got some rust on the spine and tang, but the edge looks good, I'm going to be practicing on that for now.
I'll be getting a new...

OP here.
I'm 61, just retired and I read earlier that it was a good idea to get many stones and learn to use them and then come up with the system that suited me best.
I'm in the learning phase at...

I've got Naniwa stones, 5K 10K and have just spent a while watching Lynn Abrams circle technique and trying to follow to the letter what he does. It has made a huge difference to the edge and will be...

Hi,
I have just taken delivery of a Dovo 5/8 Forestor and it has not been made shave ready, it's not been opened since it left the factory.
it is certainly not going to be able to shave with and as...