+1 with Olivia. I like mine better than the Shaptons too. The Shaptons are good too though. If you go for the Shaptons I agree with 2Sharp that the 1 and the 2k are both worth having. I like to follow the bevel setting on the 1 with the 2. It is a really good step IME. The GDLP is mighty nice to have too but the D8C will get the job done if you want to save a few $. Decisions, decisions. You can't go wrong with either set IMO.:)