Quote Originally Posted by dnullify View Post
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 to shave ready), or a small coticule. You might end up with Belgian homes anyway...

But if you want to stick with artificial waterstones id suggest a nani 8k, after which CrOx on balsa should finish it.

Also, did you end up getting a good hanging strop with linen?
i was looking for sharpening equipment that i can use with all the different blades/steels i own. would it be ok to strop from pastes after 4000-6000 grit? maybe with 3 micron, 1 micron and 0.5 micron? i originally i planned to make 4-5 leather bench strops, 3-4 with pastes, 1 without. what do you think of that idea?

p.s. i like getting the "best bang for my buck". my thinking is that for the price of one 8k water stone, i could build and paste multiple bench strops.