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Thanks guys.......:)

Yes, the yellow side is the 8K side and the stain probably does no harm to it.
The problem with small holes usually occurs with the 4K side, the white side.

Jimmy...thanks for correcting my omission.

Glen... agreed, it started when the mfg went to Mexico. Perhaps it is time to call Norton Custserv and ask the current status? I really like the Norton...

Thanks Glen, thats very useful info. I have just ordered a set of DMT hones so I will remember that.

The lapping stone/hone issue has been around for a long time now and it seems it has been...

Ridiculous?? yes, I agree and so do a bunch of other guys on SRP. Thats why The DMT 325 grit diamond hone is so popular here.

Use the 220? Nope, don't do it. Then you will have 2 uneven hones.
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You are one persistent guy!:) Thats whats required to succeed at this.

First, send your razor to someone in the classifieds a to have it honed. Then you will know what "razor sharp" really is.
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