This microscope progression study was great! It was the final piece that drove me to order the WEPS and a full set of Chosera stones.

It looked like amazing things were happening with the metal when the water stones went to work. I probably would have bought Shaptons as well but they aren't mounted to the paddles yet, and as someone new to sharpening I wanted to keep it simple for now.

Thanks agan for posting this.

Wow, great group here i can easily identify with so many of you... Hope to learn lots and make a few new friends.

I'm Thomas (elpasotom), age 43, living in El Paso, TX. Originally from WI, then as an Air Force brat lived everywhere, Korea, Germany, Japan, TX, NM, MI, ME... Ok you get the idea... Lots of great experiences growing up in the north woods of WI, and MI. Hunting, fishing, learning real skills i'm grateful to have today.

stayed adventurous through high school and college... Private pilot, Rescue SCUBA diver, spelunking, anything to et away from studies on the weekend.

Met and married my wife at NM State Univ. did a stint as a police officer where i really developed an interest in knives ( and guns), then worked for GE Capital for several years. now run my own private money management firm ( only 100 clients) since 2006. Now spend summers playing taxi to 4 kids and trying to pass on some outdoor skills to them during the summers as we camp around the US and Canada.

I've never really been comfortable sharpening knives and have really no experience. However, after watching many videos from Clay and others i really feel good about this system i'm about to order. So i hope to meet many more of you on the forum and i'll contribute what i can.