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I do not believe residual scratches to be a result of too much pressure...

more likely; too little.

A little bit more directed pressure at the start of each hone, using a variety of...

I agree about the shave part: it is the goal; and scratches seem not to interfere.

However; ( you knew there was gonna be a however right?)

Most would agree that following the same path, angle,...

For fun, for me, strop that and see if that glint along the edge disappears.

Looking at # 11 closer this time looks like some rounding of the bevel-just saying.

Olivia, how do you know it's not the lighting? Little differences in position can cause surprises.

That's one possibility.

Do you lap on diamond plates? (shame if you dont;))

Water- how...