Sharpening Process

  
     
Below shown images displayed on a 3.5 inch display would be equivalent to 100x zoom on to a bevel of stainless steel knife.
 
Width of all pictures is approximately 0.6mm
 
Below are shown photos of a stainless steel knives edge as it evolves during the sharpening process. The pictures in left column are taken with top and bottom lights on, this shows the edge better. Pictures in right column only with top light, this shows bevel better.
 
1000 grit King
 
2000 Chosera
 
4000 King
 
Woodstock D1070 Japanese Water Stone 6000 grit
 
10000 Naniwa Super Stone
 
0.5 Micron 3M Micro-Abrasive Film ChromiumOxide