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I'd still be using leather as a strop. This would more act as a final hone. The 10k stone that I have is suspect, frankly. I mean, I have nothing against getting another stone... honestly, I'll jump...

How does everyone feel about 1 micron diamond compound on balsa for finishing? That's an option too. I've got too many options.

Yeah, a dedicated strop is an option, but if I get another stone, there's no way I'm not going to run some knives on it. I got the Imperia based off of a Dr. Matt recommendation, and if I need to...

Jigs never held much appeal to me. I like the relationship between me, the knife, and the stone. Jigs just seem like they'd muddy up the waters.

This was incredibly helpful. Back to the stones!

On that subject, what do most people prefer in their hones? Thanks to my other hobby, I have a fairly stupid amount of options. What seems to work...

I, and my knives, take mild offense to the sharp stick comment. I'll have to play around a little bit with the technique on the stones I think. That slight torquing sounds vaguely similar to hitting...

I'm using a 3x11 mounted bovine strop (more appropriate for my knives,) is that still fine for a straight razor?

Super generous, this place is beginning to sound like the knife forum I frequent. However, I think I'd rather keep this one as a razor to work on personally, and just get a second, shave ready one....

Good stuff. So let's assume that I agree, and I do, that I should get a shave ready razor, for comparison sake. What's a good source for something at a reasonable cost? I've already spent more than I...

Thanks for the input. Part of me wonders if I should just get a new razor, since I have no frame of reference for what it SHOULD feel like. I'm sure my wife will be on board with that idea.

I'm totally new to straight razors, but have been sharpening knives by hand for years. Straight razors seem to be a logical next stop, so I bought an old Spike straight razor that I cleaned up, and...