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Originally Posted by Leozinho
Thanks for that.
It looks like Mr. Harsey finishes on a Norton India fine stone (about 320 grit) and doesn't care for stropping or otherwise producing the super-sharp polished edges, as they don't hold up well.
Interesting. Some folks make a big deal of scary sharp blades that will whittle hair. Good to know that isn't necessary and may be counterproductive.
Good stuff.
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The knives that I've sharpened after being taught by Mr. Harsey and Chris Reeve hold an edge very, very well and will still "whittle hair." Stropping is best left for straight razors and race axes 
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