The original post above describes my issue to a “T”. I only have a new Go WE-60. I have 200/600 and 800/1000. I am just after a sharp edge, not polished. After reading through the above, I have ordered some strops also.
But up to the 1000, should I be able to slice paper?
I also only got the burr with the 200. After that, I only did outward strokes until it felt smoother, probably no more than 30 per side.
If I am reading above correctly, I should get a burr at each grit change, focusing on each side independently, then once the burr has been gathered on both side, then alternate until smooth.
I will rework a couple knives with this advice and see where that gets me.
