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I only use 30x but this is a good catch.

Now, I know some people will shave with a little chip / crack but from what I hear it's not recommended, especially for beginners.

Cheers
Ivo

Would you say you used pressure to get rid of the ding?

One more vote for a dulled edge here, and Michael has given excellent advice on lapping the stone. Draw a grid on the hone with pencil and...