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There are basically 3 tests for a solid bevel set

TNT
TPT
AHT

Try and learn and use them all, but you have to have one that never fails you...

There is a thread about a 1k shave test but...

It sounds like you are on the right track then, try a shave and see what happens, worst case, you come back do another Pyramid or two and finishing sequence and tweek it in...

Try the Thumbnail Test too...

That is another test for a bevel set,,, you drag the edge across the top of your wet thumbnail using only the weight of the blade...

A sharp blade will dig in...

I just dilute it out as I hone, then finally rinse it off..

In general though, you can work a slurry until it gets Black or darn close to it at that point in time at least IMHO it needs changing...

Yes !!!

This is a video I just did the other day specifically to help a guy over at TSD who is having a problem honing a Boker on a Norton 4/8 and no other stone he was using the Pyramids so...