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The primary problem that new guys have is that they have no experience with sharpening anything. The only thing I had sharpened before were plane blades and chisels but not much of either one. It is...

Thanks for the update on the history.

The principal idea of the pyramid method is to "sneak up" on a shaving sharp edge without overhoning. Going back to the 4K is to further refine the bevel. The difficulty is to know when the bevel off...

Excellent question.

From the Norton Pyramid Honing Guide:
"Please note that this only applies to the use of a Norton waterstone. It does not apply to Japanese waterstones, a Belgian stone,...