So far, I have been able to use my King 1000/6000, finish on the strops, and the shave has been comfortable and close enough for me. I had read that you can finish on a barber hone, so I wanted to give it a try. I purchased a Swaty some time ago, and figured with their reputation, I would try to go from the 6000 to the Swaty, with water and a little dish soap, then the strops. The thing I noticed right away was that the bevel is nice and polished (with the naked eye) off of the 6000, but after a few strokes on the Swaty, there is, visibly, a rougher scratch pattern. I know that touch can be deceiving, but the Swaty feels smoother. What is going on?