12,000K, Bench Strop, or Hanging Strop?
I have seen at least one post which implies that the Norton 4000/8000 waterstone is the only hone one needs to put a decent edge on a moderately-worn razor. However, they usually recommend stropping with paste. Accross the web I see buzz on the 12000 grit hone (often DMT) as a necessity, while others recommend a well-pasted bench strop as the finishing panacea. What I already have is a good hanging strop with linen on the other side. Since I don't know if I want to buy another strop, or another hone, 1. What disadvantages does anyone see to this plan (4000->8000->Linen->Pasted Leather) compared to (4000->8000->Pasted Bench Strop)?
Also, I use my strop after every shave. 2. If I finish honing on a pasted strop, should I avoid using that strop every day (would it remove more metal than necessary)?
3. Do I even need the paste on the leather if I use the linen side first?
Thank you.