I am thinking about dumping the norton 4k/8k and moving up or onto something else as a base hone. I know the Norton has a great reputation for bieng the best bang for your dollar hone but It just is not the case for me. I get better edges on my barber hone than on a norton.

What would be a good choice to supplement the 4k/8k combination hone. I heard the dmt 8000 is good. I already have some pasts on a 4 sided paddle 3.0 diamond, 1.0 diamond, and .5 chromium oxide. I have a swaty barber hone which I find perfect for keeping a razor sharp, and a DMT 325 for lapping. The pastes work as a hone I know, but I really would prefer the edge off of a stone. Let me know what ideas you guys have out there. Thanks in advance.