I’m getting great shaves and lasting edges off my Naniwa stones finishing on a 12K but like a lot of people I’ve got it in my head there is a better edge and better shave out there beyond my 12K. I do not want to spend the time and money for a jnat or coticule. I’d love to have the natural stones but I just don’t feel like a six month learning curve. So, I’m thinking about either a Shapton 30K or Suehiro 20K.

Have any of you used either of these to finish following a 12K? Any of you who may have tried both? They’re both pricey. I’m trying to decide. Any advice or recommendations would be appreciated.