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You should be able to tell at 20x magnification

I guess if he learned from you Hirlau :roflmao


https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-xRN2T3K/0/e9abd9db/O/i-xRN2T3K.gif

Sorry my fingers hit it wrong, I meant edge

Look at the edge after you feel the toughness of the shave. Then see what the dye looks like. You may not see micro chips after honing.

Do yo have a loupe?

I suggest you get one, they are very inexpensive and can let you see the edge and what is happening. Micro chips were mentioned, they will give you the rough feel you are...