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Thanks for all the responses and perspectives to everyone who posted.

In case anyone got the wrong impression, I was just writing this thread in case other newbies have the same illusions that I...

When you were new to honing, did you try hones like Naniwas or Nortons? I know you have now, but did you then?
I think that would add more context to your perspective.

And you're right, it...

Do NOT take this as a reflection of the quality of coticules. The reason I'm writing this is that a lot of experts give their perspectives on coticules and recommend them as great hones, and I just...