People talk about mirror finishes like it is the best, and it is a beautiful show finish. However I prefer a bit toothier edge for use, and very fine stones and polishes are not needed to achieve it.
Try Zippo Lighter fluid (mirrored edge or working edge). It gets tape etc off easy, cheap and easy to find. Helps remove rust, remove rubber heal/shoe streaks on floors, removes cooking oil cloths stains. I use it mostly for cleaning the old oil dust and grime off my knife pivots for maintenance(avoid plastics, g10, micarta though) . It's very versatile.I agree. Mirrored edges tend to stick for me. Plus, they are terrible to cut tape with. My mirrored edges get really gummy from tape and it is harder to remove than a traditional edge (even with alcohol).
You are going to have to get several hundred dollars in extra stones to get a mirror polish. I added the 800/1000s and some strips and it’s still not close to a true mirror edge.
I'm a Wicked Edge guy myself. The speed of setup, and ability to duplicate and edge is what won me over.
Spendy? Yes, but I felt it was worth the investment as I'll be able to use it for the rest of my life.
As far as results go, well...
Ti-Lock:
Small Inkosi:
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Large Inkosi:
You are going to have to get several hundred dollars in extra stones to get a mirror polish. I added the 800/1000s and some strips and it’s still not close to a true mirror edge.
Which system do you have. I’m thinking about buying one but am unsure about which model. Price isn’t a concern as I believe in Buy Once Cry Once.
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