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    Default how fine a hone is enough?

    As you know if you read my last post, I have a Norton 4k/8k stone. My question: Is 8k fine enough to be the last grit I use when I hone or should I invest in a 10k or 12k stone? As is my custom, I seek expert advice

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    You can do it with the 4/8k Norton!
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain

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    Thanks! That's what I was hoping!

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    I have a Norton 4K/8K and a pasted strop. Seems to work just fine for me...

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    Nice! I'm not gonna paste my strop, so would that effect the answer?

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    yes it will iif you are going to use 4/8k then you will need chro02 green paste .you don't have to ue on your only strop just make paddle strop from balsa.good luck

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    Thanks! that seems easy enough

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    Ahhhhh the slight subtle difference of the two words Need & Want....
    Do you Need more than an 8k Norton NO...
    Will you Want more than an 8k Norton YES....

    For most of us the allure of that perfectly smooth sharp edge effects our brain synapses some how and the quest begins for sharper and smoother

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    Throughout the history of SRP it's reported many times by many guys that the Norton 8K gives perspective to a decent "shaveready" edge. You can rest assured on that one.
    Moreover, I personally believe that it's best to maximize your honing skills on a basic setup, before leaping into the exciting world of fine and finer hones.

    Bart.

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    Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
    Ahhhhh the slight subtle difference of the two words Need & Want....
    Do you Need more than an 8k Norton NO...
    Will you Want more than an 8k Norton YES....

    For most of us the allure of that perfectly smooth sharp edge effects our brain synapses some how and the quest begins for sharper and smoother

    Once again Glen nails it!
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain

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