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Hones are varied and many. Something for everyone in every situation with every preference. All are a means to an end, IMO. Choosing the right tool for the job is what counts most of all.
JMHO

Can't be too bad. It is a pile of razors your boot won't accommodate what have crossed this stone! :roflmao

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I have heard of differences in the Nortons over time. Mine has a yellow stain in the 4k side, figured it was the joining adhesive showing? Hones exactly like it always has.
My 4/8 predates the...

I love my Naniwas, don't get me wrong. A 1k Naniwa and a 12k SS round out a lot of all I use.
Nanis don't soak well, FME. I just put water on mine 15 mins before use. Must be lapped a bit more...

Do what you will. Lots of Naniwas in bright colors do the same. Different strokes!
My old 4/8 Norton combo was bought 9 years ago, used. The guy just had to have separate stones.
Was thin on...

Never used the King. The Norton 4/8 is quite fine by me. Lives in the water, cleans up really fast under running water with a worn DMT. Always delivers and has TONS of references in threads here from...