Quote Originally Posted by brothers View Post
Just wondering if adding a 2k hone will result in a sharper razor or better edge.
What would be the pros and cons of getting a 2k?
The jump from 1k to 8k and from 2k to 8k are almost equal.
Adding a 5k, 4k or a 3k in the middle might be a better choice.

The reason for a progression of stones is that the finer
hones take a long time to remove the same steel that
a coarser hone removes quickly. It is true that the fast
modern man made hones can change the rules.

In the end your shave tests will tell.

My opinion is that most 1K hones are just not
as even and smooth as the finer 3k,4k,5k hones
that will present the finer 8k hone with a better surface
to finish. So even if you are willing to give it 1000 strokes
it makes sense to split the grits.

Again it is your face that will tell.

I should also note that below 1K comparing hones
from different vendors only by the numbers is
difficult. In the 1K number range they all cut fast enough
that the price and smoothness are more important.

I should double check the obvious. What brand
is your 1K and what brand is your 8k hone. A 1200 hone
is equiv to a 3000 Japanese hone by some
measures.