Originally Posted by
THORandODIN
That's all I use and have plus a 1k Chosera for bevel setting, I can get a razor shave sharp in no time using the 4/8 combo Norton, Soak the 4k for about 5 to 8min. for the first time and a splash of water for the 8k. I have never understood all the hype for Coti's, Thuringian's, ect, ect. What makes these stones so great?. Go get you a 4/8k combo Norton and you will never look back. You might want to get a 12k for a finishing stone if you feel like it, I have one but hardly ever use it.