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Let's see. 1K bevel set, .2. 4K, would make .4 and 8K .6, so if your next hone were 12K then you could feasibly strop and shave. Or you could wait til next day to hit it with Chrome ox or your...

Hmm...I'll agree with that. I called it a want because it can be done without. But I wouldn't want to. It's one of those tools I don't use often, but when I do I'm sure glad I've got it on hand.

I don't think it is. I've learned to set bevels and work small chips out without a 1K, but I would much rather have one. I've been surprised by the versatility and speed of the Swaty (and just about...

The 1k is more of a want. I've gotten spoiled. I have learned you can do a lot with a Swaty. More than I would've suspected, and faster at that. But as you said, not something I'd want to do...

This. I can get by with a 1K bevel setter and a Barber hone. But, you can't stop HAD. Sure he can get along perfectly fine with his Norton hones. But even if he chose to stick with them, there'd...

Were I to go with the Naniwa line, this is along the lines of what I'd choose. Probably go Chosera 1K, SS 2K & 5K, then 12K. Seems to me the 8K would almost* be redundant. Or at least an easy stone...