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You can create a burr on the 1K with too much honing, but more times than not, it's getting the pressure right and getting to a good bevel that is more problematic to new guys.

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Rick,

I rely on the thumb pad test although it might take a bit to educate your thumb. Jimmy always says to feel how a DE feels when you feel the blade running your thumb pad sideways on it...