Ive recently started using film a month or so ago. I find that the finish with the 1 micron film is extremely sharp but smooth. I do 1200 dmt(well broken in) and 3 micron then 1 micron on granite with wet copy paper under then .5 crox on linen. Great edges and they are consistent. Im only honing since October. Im sure any hone made for razors is capable of putting a superb edge on. Theres a million ways to skin a cat. Ive gotten great edges off a Norton 8k. Then you hear about the 12k, then you buy it. The film was a no brainer, 30 bucks for 3 and 1 micron film. I tried the .3 micron on granite and that was almost like using a shavette.