Seeing as my new plan is to start with professionally honed razors and maintain them as long as possible I am looking into a finishing stone. I did get a Filly that has 1 side treated with abrasives. I would like to stay away from pastes, sprays and powders as a general rule only because They seem like they will be messy.

I like the idea of a 12K stone for $35 dollars but might be interested other stones like the Naniwa 12K or the Shapton 16K.

Any thoughts on this plan?

I am already in pretty deep:
DMT 325, Norton Lapping Stone, 220/1K, 4K/8K
Now I am just looking for a touchup/finishing stone.

Thank you
--Shoki