Upgrading my sharpening system. Japanese combo stone grits?

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So I've decided to invest a little money an improve my sharpening kit.

Right now I have a cheap big box store combo stone, falkniven DC3, and triangular pocket sharpener (for my serrated blade)

With this setup I can pop hairs off my arm with every knife I own, but want to get to the next level with that beautiful polished edge the higher grits seem to achieve.

I was wondering what kind of combo stone I should look at. As of the moment I've been looking at a 1000/4000 and a 1200/8000. I have around 100 bucks to spend and was thinking about one goods stone. The other option I was looking at was DMT's the diamond stone set, x-fine, fine and course. Just looking for some reccomendations.
 
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The Norton 4k/8k combo might be a good choice. Makes a very polished edge and still has good feedback.
 
If you already have them hair popping sharp, just get a Naniwa Snow White 8k.
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good mud production, & silky smooth to use. If you just have to go one step beyond, get a Kitayama to follow the SW.
http://www.japaneseknifesharpeningstore.com/Kitayama-sharpening-stone-8000x-p/kita8000.htm
 
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