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Primarily because:

A) Grit ratings are not universal

B) the cutting action of stropping is far different than the cutting action of a hone.
While a fine 8k hone will refine the entire surface...

I still belive that an 8k would be a wiser decission. past that you wouldn't need any pasted strops, but you could finish on CrOx if you wanted since you have it.

I definitely wouldn't want to go...

i was also in that same position.

you should look for my old thread, you'll see. as a fellow knife nut, i was looking for hones that'll work for everything. granted, i was into sharpening/honing...

You should probably pick up an 8k stone, and don't even bother with the c12k for now. That is, if you are on a budget.
Either that, or a $50 150x50mm BBW (which I attest you can get from dull bevel...

Hi, and welcome. I am also knife guy!

That is a pretty nice razor I wouldn't remove the patina, I think it ads character.
Learn how to get it shave ready and then decide. I know from...