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I have a 12,000 Shapton(Sharpton?) that I've found I don't really use. I can sell it to you for the same $25 I paid if you want. PM me.

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Wow, the clarman down from the mountain. That's absolute sagely wisdom there.

On NO Pressure:
Small aterations make substantial changes to the outcome.
1. keep you wrist in exactly the same...

It's possible you're not working the whole blade. Many blades, even new ones and even ones that are called 'flat' have a slight smile or curve to them. You need to roll the contact with the hone from...

Sounds to me like you might be ruining your edge on the strop.

First I think 50 passes on linen is overkill. 10 - 20 should do the trick. You just want to warm up the metal a little so it responds...