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1.) preference partly. A very shave-able edge can be achieved with the 8k but it is more abrasive than 12k. You want to end your honing/stropping with the highest grit you have available. A pro...

I have only been at this for about 9 months ago take my experience with a grain of salt. I have a 12k Shapton (and some lower grit options) as well as strops pasted with .5 crox, .5 diamond, red and...