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    So far I havent posted much. That is because most of my questions have been answered already. these forums helped me fix a small nick in the blade (you could barely see it but could feel it) of my Dovo. (dont know how it got there???)
    I used a Norton 4000/8000
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    The nick was gone

    50 pasted strop (Dovo Red Paste)
    50 leather
    Tried to shave … not so sharp

    So back to the stone
    4000/8000
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    50 Pasted
    50 Leather
    Shave
    WHOO HOO not as sharp as it was when I got it back from Lynn but it works.
    So thanks again to all the experience out there

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    This site is FULL of useful information, I too am thankful for it . I remember in the summer trying to learn how to hone my razor, and if it wasn't for this site I would've been . So I think we should all be thankful for all of the wonderful help that everyone on this site provides. We're keeping the lost art alive!!

    Dave

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    I too am very thankful for this site and all the wisdom that it brings.

    good job on bringing back your razor! all i can say is strop it up with good technique and don't stop til its smooth

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    May I suggest you stop using the red paste and use the Chrome Oxide instead? The CrOx is much finer than the red paste. Be sure to use the paste on a paddle strop, not a hanging strop.

    Contact ChrisL, he has small packets of CrOx availabe or go to

    JapaneseKnifeSharpening.com
    Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin

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    Definitely pm ChrisL for some CrOx; stellar guy.

    Also, there is no reason why you can't use a hanging strop with CrOx. There may be greater risk of ruining your edge with poor technique but some of us prefer the hanging strop to a paddle strop. I've found it's less likely to cause a wire edge.
    Last edited by Lordkappa; 01-21-2009 at 05:06 AM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Lordkappa View Post
    There may be greater risk of ruining your edge with poor technique
    Yup, that is why I only recommend a paddle strop to new guys.
    Once they get more experience under their belts then they can start experimenting with pasted leather/linen/felt strops, a loom strop and the different substrates for a paddle strop.
    Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin

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