Originally Posted by
WadePatton
I've been quite happy with my Norto 1k. I did buy a King 1k and don't find much difference. When I get another 1k it'll be the green one.
As to lapping, hell yes every one!
More Norto feelings:The Nor4k is very soft/nearly fragile. And the Nor8k is...well it's just lovely feeling your blade "suck down" to that one. You know that shave-ready time is just 'round the bend, whether moving on to finer finishing stones or not.
I stand by my recs: Norto 1,4/8, plus DMT to get started. Soak 'em, they're _water_ stones, be gentle with the white one. happy honings