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What I read when I first came around was that a new honer was less likely to over hone an edge using the pyramid method. I learned on that method and continued with it unless I was honing with...

+1 IME. My guess is that if it doesn't work in 3 tries it is technique. Look back at the fundementals of pressure, stroke and check if the bevel is adequately set.

Referring to the pyramid method,...

Hi Barry, well the pyramid method is proven. If you're not getting sharp edges with it I would think it is a matter of technique. I haven't tried edges from many other people but those from Lynn and...

Like some of us here you seem to approach honing as what Lynn calls it, a sport. That is certainly my approach to it. I am not just trying to get a better shave but also challenging myself and trying...

Speaking for myself I am only searching for a close and comfortable shave with an edge that will stand up well to repeated use. There have been a couple of threads devoted to the question of whether...

Welcome to SRP. Sounds like you already have a good grasp of honing. Personally I hone up to the 8k level and then test shave. The following day I may polish to improve the feel of the edge. More...