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Spring for a better quality, vintage 5/8... I'd go for a straight edge, straight spine (no smileys yet). Will cost cca $30, but you'll have a hone-ready blade... which GDs will not be in most cases....

You need to figure out your chinese and then figure out your coticule. I would try them both after the 8k Norton, on water.

I'd argue that you don't need anything other than a coti after your 1K,...

Here's my take on this stone and an example progression. I use naturals exclusively, other than for setting bevels.

8k slurry will give you 8k scratches (or 8k polish).

Diluting a synthetic...