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Many get along fine with a 4/8 and a strop. A 12k or higher for polishing is an option as is chrom ox or diamond paste. I have proved to myself at Randy's suggestion that I can get a fine shave off...

I seriously doubt it. The strop is no where near as abrasive as the stone. Of course pastes might be a different story. :shrug:

Check that Swaty for flat when you get it. Most of them need lapping. At least the three I have did.

I have to agree with the above based on my experience. I got so many hones so quickly that it took a long time and a lot of razors before I began to get to really know any of them. I am still in the...