I have to say that I agree with the above posts. I have never really understood using pastes as a finisher when youve spent good money on expensive hones.

I did talk to aquanin today about smoothing out a coticule finish. He said he usually will do 7 passes on the 0.5 cromium oxide..then do another 25-50 passes on the coticule for harsh blades. That way he is still using the coticule finish.