Wow a few great responses as I was typing . Thanks gents!

Going to tone it down as Glen states, but I'll say that in the past Jimmy, chrom-ox has done the same for me. So yes I think we are on the same page.

Thanks Joe - the 12k is something - but being I am all cock sure and all lol - going back to the stone is counter intuitive to me right now. If it happens after I tone down the paste/diamond regiment, I'll certainly give it a go! Thanks.

And to think at one time I just wanted a blade or two, a coti, and a strop... Bahahahaha