Quote Originally Posted by 32t View Post
I am getting more that you have to compete one step before moving on. If you don't have a good 4K the 8K isn't going to work well. I don't see any posts that say that the 8K is the perfect edge but most say it is good.

I think that maybe the terminology is misleading. For example 'finishing stone". You can finish on a 1k if you want. I think they should be called refining steps. I say steps because I would include pastes, strops, etc.

The edge is set at 4Ke 4k level. [I am open for arguments about 1k!] Where you choose to stop refining and "finish" that edge is your choice.

Although it can be bette8Kthe 8k is not a bad place to stop.

Tim
As with all things, opinions differ. I don't like the shave edge off my 8K. Can I shave with it? Sure. Do I want to when I can push MUCH better with a higher stone? Hell No!!!! I can drive with my feet but that does not make it a good idea. for me I much prefer the edge I get off the 16K shapton.
That being said I believe my edge's are better now that 8Kpush my 8k farther then I used to. Some razors i bevel set on the 1K, some on the 4K. Some even on 220!!!! It all depends on the razor.