Originally Posted by
Euclid440
The 4/8 k is a versatile and can be aggressive in the 4k, you will be surprised what it can do. Your Carborundum stone is probably lower than 600 and more like 300.
If needed you can bevel set with 1k wet & dry, compare 1k stria with your Carborundum stone so you know where, if at all it will fit in your progression. Bevel setting with anything lower than 1k is problematic for novice honers. Paper is safer.
An 8k can produce a fine shaving edge, add a Chrome Oxide strop and you will have a very nice shaving edge, and just make sure to use Razor quality Chrome Ox. Or finish on film.