There are basically 4 stages of honing

Bevel
Sharpen
Polish
Finish

The 3k-6k (Middle Range) is considered Sharpening with SR's, don't get too hung on grit ratings they can be rather decieving as just for instance a Coticule which now in this thread has become very contentious, is actually considered to be 8k Yet many of us consider them as a finisher