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I have been applying the pointers outlined in this thread to my honing.

I have learned a few things :

- Heavy hands do not refine an edge.
- Patience, Danielson ... Patience.
- Lap, Lap,...

My touch was very light during this whole honing process. I made it a point to go and use basically the weight of the blade during this session. I didnt see any appreciable wear on the blade.
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Ok, so I re-flattened my hones if they needed it or not.

I put a blade on the 4k for hours (literally).The blade was sharp enough to awkwardly cut arm hair. By 'awkwardly' I mean holding the edge...

Yes, it is a bit strange how I worded it. What I was experiencing was a good sharp edge coming from the bevel set. When I would go to the higher grits, I felt that the edge was becoming dull. It...

See answers below in red. Thanks for taking the time. I dont find it partonizing one bit.


Yep. Watched a few of Lynn's pyramid videos. I believe I understand the theory behind it. Never once...

I've had a blade honed by Lynn, oso I know what sharpness is acceptable to shave with.

I just cant get close to that sharpness with the stones I have.

I've tried just honing on the 4k (after...

I am really struggling with this honing bit.

I am using a norton 4/8K with a 12k chinese as a finish hone.

I set the bevel (when needed) on 1k sandpaper.

I've tried the pyramid and just...