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For a considerable nick the circular pattern is the best. Try 20 on each side on the 4K until the nick is out . Then do regular honing on the 4K to establish the edge, followed by the 8K and...

It seems like you may be overhoning your razors, especially since you're fixing the problem by backhoning.

I have always avoided that because Classic Shaving says when you back hone you need to...