Amazing pictures.$400. for a sharpener is crazy to me.But that edge is unreal.Unpolished i thought the edge looked too wide near the tip.But polished it looks great.
I think this combo of actions after using the WE results in a phenomenal mirror edge! Nice work! I shall try adding that to my work flow as an experiment.
Too much is such a realtive term. Something costs too much only if it doesn't deliver the goods or you foolishly overspent your budget.
Leo