wtnhighlander Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Yeah, my diamond stone is just 1200 grit on the fine side. Stropping after still gives a mirror polish. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatwad Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 Guys, thanks so much for the help. I'm happy to say I've had some success. I also think I figured out 2 of my problems. I've used the honing guide I bought to sharpen 2 irons and both have gotten sharp but they are both out of square to the same degree and side so I am going to order another guide just to see if it's me or the guide. Also I think the 1000 grit diamond stone I have works well but just isn't getting my final edge sharp enough. I have a 6000 waterstone that I've used as my final step and it has really made a difference. I don't like using water stones so I might try to find a diamond or glass one that's a little higher than 1000 grit. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark J Posted October 3, 2020 Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 It also dawns on me to mention, check tah your waterstones are flat. With use they wear in the middle and periodically need to be flattened. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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