Thread: Which stone for around 8k?

Originally Posted by rmihai

Is not that I am going from 4k to shaving - I am using after a 6k-12k stone a compund and than leather. As I sold my Chosera 10k - as a package with the other stones - I need to replace it, with something as good or better and in my budget.

You missed the point of my post. You most likely won't get the best edges you can if you go from a 4k stone to a properly prepped finishing Ark. It will also take about a million laps. I usually go to at least 8k first. And you won't need any pasted strop afterward if you use an Ark correctly.

Understood now. Thank you for your patience. Than what before Arkansas? Coticule - as Mastro Livi? Or Naniwa Snow White - as most recommend? Or Suehiro Gokumyo 10000?

8k Super Stone or 8k Shapton Pro IMO

Originally Posted by rmihai

Understood now. Thank you for your patience. Than what before Arkansas? Coticule - as Mastro Livi? Or Naniwa Snow White - as most recommend? Or Suehiro Gokumyo 10000?

I'd use the coti before the ark. The ark needs an edge in good shape, and the nani snow white is an aggressive stone, so you have less chance of microchipping issues with the coti. 95% of the time it will make no difference, though.