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I still wouldn't make too much of hair popping @ this stage--that's really better done after you know you have a blade that shaves (verified by actually shaving). :) (Leave the HHT mythology at bay...

For the bevel: go to your 1k, do a total 40 circles/side w/ a bit of pressure, then do 15 x-strokes, also w/ just a bit of pressure--you can taper off to no pressure too if you want. Try to shave...