I've been honing quite a bit lately, and I like all my stones. But I like one more than the others. I love the feeling of my Norton 8k with a little bit of slurry on it. It feels soft and velvet-y. It's smooth and silky. It's like taking that first sip of beer after a long day, ultimately satisfying.

I find that when I sit down for a honing session, at the bevel set I'm already looking forward to that 8K.

Anyone else have a stone that they look forward to using, for any reason?

I may also be completely out to lunch here.... but I don't care. I love my Norton 8K!