I had a look through the Bessex forum that Knifegrinder posted above and the closest I see to technical evaluations are these very superficial threads.
Victorinox sharpening experiment
Lasting Cut 8" Chef's Knife
Duplicating the Lasting Cut Chef's Knife Edge
Blade Angle Finder
Work Sharp Cullinary
I'd never heard of removing burrs from knives by rubbing on blue jeans.