Quote Originally Posted by ace View Post
If I had to pick just one hone for finishing and stick with it, it would be the Naniwa SS 12K. I have a Shapton 16K and a 30K, and the Naniwa has just about made them obsolete.
Me too. I use the Shapton 16k as a stepping stone only, a means to an end. I never like them much on there own. I found them to be a bit harsh.
That's me, Ymmv.....