I've been wanting to get into honing. My budget is tight, but I have the opportunity to get some hones through through my neighbor, who is a part time knife dealer. I was thinking
Norton 4K/8K
DMT D6C or D8C for lapping
Spyderco Ultrafine Benchstone (if his distributor carries it)
Is the D6C usable for lapping a Norton, or do I really need the D8C at twice the price? Would the Spyderco UF work well as a finishing hone? I don't have a pasted strop. Are there any other DMT or Norton products I should consider?
Norton 4K/8K
DMT D6C or D8C for lapping
Spyderco Ultrafine Benchstone (if his distributor carries it)
Is the D6C usable for lapping a Norton, or do I really need the D8C at twice the price? Would the Spyderco UF work well as a finishing hone? I don't have a pasted strop. Are there any other DMT or Norton products I should consider?