I think it is that much better. A year or so ago Lynn and Dylan raved about the chosera 1k so I went for it. Not sorry I did. I have diamond plates in 325 and 600 if I have to go there but I usually don't need to. More often than not the razors I'm messing with are in good shape to start with. Early on I bought cheap ebay stuff to practice. After awhile I didn't buy anything that wasn't in excellent + or better condition. I don't normally hone for others so I usually don't need to go lower than 1k.