I just got a HAP40 pocket knife that measured BESS-C 350 out of the box. For reference I measure a Feather DE razor blade at BESS-C 65. Skipping to the end of the tale -- the knife is down to BESS-C 85. In between 350 and 85 was a quick clean up because the bevel was significantly asymmetric. I'm glad I had the 80 grit stone.
My habit (per scienceofsharp) is edge leading + strop and it's a hard habit to break. I don't normally go over 1K stones or spend much time stropping because the typical goal is a clean tomato slice not a mirror edge, say BESS-C 250. But given new stones and a new knife I thought I'd go a bit further.
I like the DM stones.
My habit (per scienceofsharp) is edge leading + strop and it's a hard habit to break. I don't normally go over 1K stones or spend much time stropping because the typical goal is a clean tomato slice not a mirror edge, say BESS-C 250. But given new stones and a new knife I thought I'd go a bit further.
I like the DM stones.