Quote Originally Posted by gssixgun View Post
I think you are reading something, someplace, very very wrong...

I am trying to think of anyone that I consider a Pro that doesn't use a myriad of stones,,,
Most of us (not all) do set the bevel on a 1k synthetic of some type, but after that there are many different directions to a "shave ready" edge..
You might notice that most of my posts tend to make a solid point that there really is no best stone, hone, or finisher out there,,,, there are many great hones.. Ultimately it comes down to the hands, and the razor in them...
Yes, I agree with you, there is no stone No.1 in the world. Setting of the bevel is also clear question, majority use 1K , others 1.2K or 2K. Professional honemeisters have many good beautiful stones. But! Use mostly artificial. I know very well two professional honemeisters. Both work with artificial stones. Even their progression is shorter than mine. Although for me honing is a hobby, I hone 25-30 razors per year.