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That's a really good point. It can be like chasing your tail after a while. Pick a system, and stick with it. They'll all get you there, you just need to be patient, and put in the time.

The choices are almost endless. Everyone has there favorite method. For me, I normally use the Shapton GS series stones, up to 16k, then finish on the Suehiro 20k. It leaves a nice smooth shaving...