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It does not matter how many strokes are used to set the bevel. You do not need to sneak up on it. If the edge is harmed by doing too many strokes during the bevel set, then the steel is crap and...

You may be flexing the blade due to excessive pressure, causing the edge to lift off of the hone. How often are you changing the tape? Are you using fresh tape as you move up to the next hone?

The third question is the most important but the all are relevant.

No, you can do pressure on the 5k, as it will speed up the removal of the 1k scratches, but you do need to follow it with lower and no pressure strokes.

First, what is the razor?

Have you had this issue with just one razor or with more?

Are you taping the spine or not?

If you re-hone the blade, however you choose to do it, try doing the two...