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With HF tools, there's no telling what the real grit is on their diamond hones! I've seen drastic shipment to shipment variations on their imports. Even different packaging from different vendors...

Strongly agree with arkies being rough on diamond plates and the recommendations of using SIC for lapping.

I only use the diamond plates for refreshes. All it takes is a few seconds of light...

I have used my Washitas as bevel setters for a long time. Moving on through soft, then hard, then SB or translucent arks provides great edges. I use Norton oil on the washitas and softs, Smiths on...

Torque in this context might be better described as rotational pressure. Leading edge strokes,bevel to stone. Sort of a twist while still ensuring that the spine is riding on the stone.

I use the...

Great all-purpose stones. They can be great bevel setters but you have to whip them, beat them and call them Edna.

Like outback mentioned, use different lubes for totally different results. And,...