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8k is definitely preferable to 6k. If you get into it you'll end up getting an 8k anyway and 6k to pastes is too big a jump. That's too nice a blade to conduct experiments (that won't work either)...

Be careful near the edge, even though it's probably not near to shave ready it can still cut through the cloth and your finger(s). Other than that, polish as you would other metals, dental floss and...

That looks like a great piece. Good one. I haven't got one but they are very well regarded in these parts. From that photo, a good clean with Maas or such like would probably do the trick, doesn't...