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Hello X,

Thanks for taking the time to post your views.

This is one tough razor to give advice on. I am simply trying to give him some ideas on what other honing strokes may be used for this...

OK, I just saw your Walker blade on the Restoration forum.
Now I understand the problem. The shape of the blade is a "smile". This requires a different honing stroke. Use an X pattern but instead of...

As I went to get a cup of coffee I thought I had better give a more complete answer to your question. Here goes...

I am assuming the the edge of the Walker razor does NOT! have a smile type...

Sorry, I forgot to mention the pressure thing.:o

Start heavier (1-2 lbs) but only on the 4000. Do not use pressure during the pyramid. Since you are using slower cutting Japs you may want to...

Spend more time on the 4000 before performing a pyramid.
Unfortunately I have no experience with your specific Japs or your razor so I cannot say precisely how many laps to do on the 4000. Try 20...