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Absolutely!

I use heavy cicrles on the 1K that progress slowly up to no pressure. Then I end with X-strokes.
I repeat this for the 5 and 8K as well.
At the end of the 8K I still check the edge...

I know you didn't ask me, but I'll answer anyways.

I use only Naniwas, and I hone from 'spoon sharp' to shave ready with a 1k, 5k, 8k, 12k progression.
75% of my time is spent on the 1k if I'm...