Well after finally finding all my shave equipment I have come to the fact that I am still trying to figure out what is the best 1K hone. As I know the 1K is the true workhorse of the bunch. I have had a chance to use alot of hones and I guess my question is does it really matter what brand you use. The chosera seems to be the reference standard but does the price justify it. Yes I have used it, I have also used and owned a norton 1K and a naniwa superstone 1K, and I have used a shapton 1K, and a king 1K. Since this hone is used as a bevel setter I have this question for you all. Is there a true difference in what these hones do at the 1K level or is this just one of those thing that your mileage may very. I do understand that scratch patterns maybe different, but if you polish everything out with a 4k, 8k, and 12k will the 1k really matter. Please tell me what you think, thanks again.