Ok, everybody, please forgive me if this is an oft-repeated question. I have a straight that I would like to "work on" to develop my honing skills. (My sacrificial lamb, so to speak) I am not a complete newb, as I have sharpened knives, but straights are different.
Should I start with my 1K and follow with my 4/8K Norton and finish with my 12K Naniwa? I have some reservations about the using the 1K. It's super abrasive. Or, should I begin with the 4K? The Norton 4K really seems to have strong abrasive qualities. I also read recently right here a terrific post. (I am paraphrasing) "When you no longer abrade the tape while honing, you are ready to hone without tape". So, I plan on taping. I thought that was brilliant. I am prepared for a multitude of answers, but I am ready to be educated. Thank you in advance.