I've never been a huge fan of the Norton, seldom having a need for them. I use Eschers, Thuringens and Coticules (and a Tam O'Shanter) for finishing and for the few tiny nicks I use a Kimberly Special barber hone with a circular honing motion.

If I wanted to replace the barber hone with a 4K or so natural what would one choose? The Kimberly is reasonably fast at this task so I am a bit spoiled by that and may not want a really slow stone.

Tony