Hello all, I am rather new to the straight razor world, and i have a few razors that I have been working on. I am looking for some help on deciding what hones i should have to keep up with my razors? I have heard a Norton 4k/8k is a great hone? Also I have a few strops but I am still unsure as to what strop paste I should be using? Is paste necessary for stropping? Any help would be much appreciated! thanks a lot -BRETT-