I have a new DOVO Master's 6/8. I did a hair test on my arm and I don't think this Razor is finished even at the 8000 grit point. I'm going to give it 20 laps on my 12000 stone and a strop and see how it shaves. Surely a factory like DOVO can sharpen a razor to the 8000 point before shipping it out the door. A Shapton 12000 is my only stone. I'll take a close look at the blade using a 12x loupe before and after the 20 laps. This better work. If not I may need to go shopping for an 8000 stone.