So, you wanted to start a thread where people state the hone/grit they stop honing at?

Actually I think this is pretty easy...sort of.

What 'grit' is a bare leather strop? I would bet that bare leather is the stopping point before the test shave for a lot of guys.

As far as hones go, I would guess equal percentages stop at 8K and 12k synthetics. A smaller percentage go higher. If you are talking naturals...you cannot really get true grit sizes (unless someone feeds you a line and you believe it).

I think the real question here should be, why would anyone care how others hone...why not concentrate on your own results and how to improve them?

If you are using 12K (I mean using it effectively and to its full potential...or even close to its potential), then you should not be concerned in the LEAST with what others here tell you. Or at least you shouldn't concern yourself with what I tell you, because I am not at that level yet...and I suspect there are a few others in the same boat.

That said, not all blades can truly benefit from super high grits...