Naniwa 12k's place in a progression
Where would a Naniwa 12k fit in a honing progression involving pastes?
I have a Norton 4k/8k and a pasted paddle with 1.0 and 0.5 diamond paste as well as 0.5 chromium to smooth out the final edge.
Is it as simple as using the Naniwa 12k after the 8k and then move onto the pastes? I am unsure of how a 12k grit compares to paste microns.
If the pastes end up being a finer polisher than the Naniwa, what would be the purpose of using it after the 8k...why not just go from 8k to pastes and save $75? I'm sure there is an answer and am hoping to be enlightened. The only thing I can think of is that the edge coming off the Naniwa is more refined 12k rather than 8k, and therefore if you decided to use the pastes, the pastes would end up being more effective? (polishing a 12k sharp edge vs. 8k edge)??