Hi
I've been reading many comments that end with -- then finish on(insert fine paste of choice) strop.

I really don't get it.

Why go to the expense of aquiring an ultra high grit hone if you are going to finish on a paste?

Looking at the mag photos we can see how quick the paste can work with just a few laps- newbs often cautioned not to overdo the pasted stropping as it can lead to wire edges.