You've never honed an edge to 8k that shaved very well?
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You can shave off an 8k edge decently but it is not what I want.
I believe if you are learning to hone and take the advice to master 8k first, you'll likely be happy with it (your beard, face, and preferences allowing) until you experience a good thuri, coticule, jnat, or high grit edge.
Cheers, Steve