I have only one shapton hone and it is a 8000 grit.
I was using it for the first time today on a 35 mm number three
gouge. I was trying to get a polish on the blade. Number of
issues. Prior to using the 8000, I sharpened on a hard translucent
hone. After removing the burr the gouge was sharp. Probably
would get sharper if I stroped the edge, which I did not.
Went to the 8000 and after a few minutes the Shapton had
black streakes where the hone abraded the gouge. The streaks
started to build up. I understand that the streaks are the
material being removed from the gouge. Does the black streaks
slow the sharpening process? How do I get rid of the streaks?
Before taking a break for super the gouge was almost polished but
the edge was dull. Not sure if there was a burr but I did not remove
it; when I tested the edge.
What am I doing wrong. Thanks for your help. Peter