Well, first time post here and I’ll bring this thread back from the way dead. I’ve been sharpening EDC’s through the stones 200/400/600/800/1000/1500 and can get some very nice arm hair shavers, but definitely no tree toppers, so a HHT 0 I’d say! That’s at 20 dps or 17 dps depending on the knive. All (whopping 12 to 15) knives I’ve sharpened shave hair very effortlessly. I’m sure lack of experience/technique/skill is at play. I don’t have a USB scope but I am getting a 60x loupe soon so that will help. Is it possible to get an EDC to HHT 3 or 4 with 1500 grit stones followed by 6u lapping film and 4/2/1/.5 cow leather strops with emulsion paste?
HHT-0 – shave:The hair can be shaved immediately at the holding point. This is strictly spoken not a true HHT, but it does tell us that the edge is capable of shaving. [all other attempts must be made at least half an inch from the holding point]
HHT-1 – violin : The hair doesn’t cut, but it “plays violin” with the edge. This is due to the shingles catching the edge, but it’s not sharp enough to penetrate. On a full hollow razor, a faint ringing sound can be heard. On all razors it can be felt with the fingertips that hold the hair.
HHT-2 – split: When it is dragged across the edge, the edge catches the hair and splits it lengthwise.
HHT-3 – catch&pop: When it is dragged across the edge a bit, the edge catches the hair and pops it. The severed part will jump away.
HHT-4 – pop: The hair is popped immediately when it touches the edge. It still jumps away.
HHT-5 – silent slicer: The hair falls silently as soon as it touches the edge.
