Ok i have atm 1k, 6k and 10k japanese waterstones. Complimented by a (now rather pitted) hanging strop. I can achieve HHT sharp with little effort but still have trouble with my blades snagging slightly against the grain and such (in direction of and across the grain its smooth as). What im wondering is whether it is worth me paying Tony a visit for a 4 sided strop, will .25 micron paste make my blades even sharper? And overall is it worth it?