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As I learned a long time ago.... when I limit myself to 30k magnification my honing improves dramatically. :D

I know no more than you on the woodworking but the synthetic stones that we use to hone our razors, Shaptons, Nortons, Naniwas etcetera are made for woodworkers. We have adapted them to our pursuit...

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Interesting read. So Harellson told Ron Hock that, “the very best natural waterstones top out at about 10,000 to 12,000 grit”. I am surprised at that having heard so much about the fabled J-nats...

So the question becomes, is the criticism of the arched bevel, from whichever source created it, justified ?

Rarely. I was talking to a friend and referred to "resorting" to paste or diamond spray. He got angry and said I was foolish for looking at it like that. Maybe so ? I have a fixation on trying to get...

Sounds like fun and I think it is really cool that you do all this experimenting Mike. As for me I'm getting smooth shaves honing without tape or secondary bevels. :)