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I need some help for polishing an edge using the wicked edge.

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Ok I just got the Wicked Edge yesterday, and I love it. I have the stones 50/80, 100/200, 400/600, 800/1000. I also have 1000 grit Sand paper, 1500 grit and 2000 grit.

So I have done 3 knives and I get a relatively clean semi-reflective edge, but I want to get the strops. My question is, Which strops should I get? I need strops that can go from 200 grit sand paper and bring me to a cleaner mirror edge. I am very confused and don't understand micron size. can some one also explain micron size and compare it to grit?


10 / 14 micron (800/1200 grit)
3.5 / 5 micron (4000/8000 grit)
.5 / 1 micron (15000/40000 grit)

Is this how the micron to grit work? 10 micron is comparable to 800 grit?

also, is there a knife mounting thread for the Wicked Edge? also does anyone have any tips for mounting knives (Spyderco Folders in particular)?
 
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Get all of them. the 14um paste on strops (soft instead of hard like a stone) reacts completely different from 14um stones. 14um strops are enough (with some time spent) to erase ~2um scratches.

As far as clamping I would youtube it but you may want to look into Wicked Edge's new Gen III vise that is made specifically for ffg knives.
 
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