Mark McClain

[Mark McClain]

I agree totally with the 14/10 combo that is all you can afford to get. Honestly, after my ceramics, I use the 14/10 strop combo, Then I go to the 5/3.5 then I use the 1.05 and add two more with substrates of CBN. That’s just me you will do fine with that. Best of success.

[Mark McClain]

hello lwaller1980, I just saw your response and figured you knew a little bit about Sebenza’s and I needed some help to answer a question. I just recently got a large Sabenza 21 Black Micarta Inlay. The price was $485 new. I have a friend that has been trying to trade me out of it, and I know that the option of trade is so late left up to the individual and what they want to trade for. However my question is this, he has stated that mine was only worth the $485 I paid for it and I told him they were worth more than that as people were commonly getting lots more than face value on trades. I wanted to know if that is true? In other words, what is the approximate trade value and is it worth more or less than what I paid if I were to sell it? The reason I am unsure is because it is in mint condition and has been kept in its box since day one and is only three weeks old. Thanks so much for any comments you may be able to give and anyone else for that matter. I am new to this for him so I’m not sure that anyone will even get this message but I am hoping so. Let me know please. Sincerely, Mark

[Mark McClain]

Enjoy using the baggy method myself, just as you do. With the only exception being, “after placing both fine sides, facing one another, I wrap each set, such as the 100 200 set, with a fresh new paper towel each time, before placing it inside the baggy. that way it does state contamination free and also use a new pair of latex gloves, with each change of stones. Thanks for sharing. Two years ago, when I first got my wicked edge, had it not been for people like you and everybody else sharing, I would never have learned so many primary insights. Thanks so much.

[Mark McClain]

Thanks so much. They’re visible to the eye type scratches. Otherwise it wouldn’t be such an issue. But I think you’ve given me the exact reason I’m getting them. Pressure. I’ve even counted 100-strokes to make sure I got plenty. And if that’s not enough that may be another issue. But like I said, I think you have given me the answer. When I say pressure, I am putting too much pressure. Actually over doing it and not doing it soft enough, as evidently by the way you have described it at least, I m doing it way too hard. Sometimes slamming them by accident where I’m
Going too fast or trying to. Speed is not the trick I know but I think
I’ve gotten in a hurry. With just the pressure or weight of the stone itself, I will give that a try. Thanks so much. And if anyone else has any suggestions, please pass them on. What about the other question ? the one about having different size bevels on the right side and the left side even though the angle cube says they are the exact same degree?

[Mark McClain]

Ok thanks guys. You’re all awesome for helping. But honestly, I’m Not familiar with any of the slang terminology, such as um or 1U and .125 u. .? Sorry, please advise. Lol. Thanks,
Mark.
Ps. Thanks again, I will go for the Kangaroo strops first, and possibly add the balsa at a later date. Plus give me the secret again to whittle hair ? I’ve done so by hand with my Japanese WaterStones, but tomorrow when my Wicked Edge arrives, I will be lost. Thank you.

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[Mark McClain]

Thanks Leo. So much

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[Mark McClain]

Thanks Mark76′. I have a barbers razor strop I use for aligning the edges, before it I normally use my two sided leather coated with substrates of .50 microns of Green Chromium Oxide, then go to the .10 red side of Iron Oxide paste. I also have a smaller size horse leather strop. But I am referring to with my Wicked Edge. If I were going to invest, and could only afford one of the two, which would be the better choice ? Go with the selection of Balsa or the Kangaroo strops ? I’ve also got the leather that comes with the pro package. Thanks so much,

Mark 🙂

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[Mark McClain]

I have a barbers razor strop I use for aligning the edges, before it I normally use my two sided leather coated with substrates of .50 microns of Green Chromium Oxide, then go to the .10 red side of Iron Oxide paste. I also have a smaller size horse leather strop. But I am referring to with my Wicked Edge. If I were going to invest, and could only afford one of the two, which would be the better choice ? Go with the selection of Balsa or the Kangaroo strops ? I’ve also got the leather that comes with the pro package. Thanks so much,
Mark :))

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[Mark McClain]

Hey Leo, so tell me ur opinion,,, “”Kangaroo or Balsa strops in addition to my already purchased leather 3.5 microns ?

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