I don't think he is happy - why post in the first place otherwise?
The point of using the Kitayama as an 8k was to see if he was over-honing with the 16k, nothing else.
Regards,
Neil
I am pretty happy with my set up and the edges I get. With improved technique and skill the edges will get better. I just thought that a mid range stone would not hurt to have and wanted to know the general opinion on them.