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  • PorkButtsNTaters666
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    1 year ago

    I was the previous honer on a 12k Shapton, and I used a tape. I used also a tape on the 1k. I got abrasion, but it wasn’t black, rather gray.

    • djundjilaMA
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      1 year ago

      Ok, i think you need the paint the edge with an edding/sharpie, whatever, and check whether the stone even reached the edge, and take it from there