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Firestart tell me more about the 8k ceramic stones for $40 please.

I tell ya what people. Don't listen to either of us, go try both systems for yourself and see what you like best.

Fact, Sandpaper can be used for honing. The investment required for each can be...

Why?

I use both, and they both have advantages and disadvantages. Have you actually tried scary sharp Firestart?

I cannot afford a shapton 30k glass stone ($280 US and even more in the UK), but...

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You could cut about 2 or 3 hone sized sheets from one piece of paper or film. I reuse my lapping film...

3m Lapping films also come in suitable grits, down to .3 micron. They do diamond abrasive microfinishing films too. Expensive but high quality. I have even washed the metal dust from mine and reused...