Originally Posted by
Laurens
And so it begins :P I recommend the DMT 8C for lapping, I use mine successfully on my Shaptons. It's the big one. I stuck the rubber feet underneath it and use it (upside down) as a hone stand for most of my hones, works just fine and saves quite some money!
You may also want to look at classichandtools.com, they have the Shaptons and their shipping is pretty quick, which saves you the ache of waiting for them to arrive :) The 1K and 4K would definitely complete your set, IMHO. I love using the 1K to set bevels and sharpen kitchen knives.