Waterstone progression

[Sharpski]

So I am thinking about getting some new waterstones form Naniwa and I am wondering what sounds like a better progression of the three?

These ared post 1000 as I have the pre 1000 stones currently

Options 1:
1000
3000
8000
12000

Option 2:
1000
5000
10000
12000

Option 3:
1000
5000
12000

Sparing in mind for now I would like to buy the minimal number of stones to get to 12000 and I can always add more later.

Just looking for some suggestions from people that have used these stones. Thanks!

 

[CWL]

What are you sharpening and how much experience do you have in using waterstones?

With these grits, you are only polishing the steel.

 

[Sharpski]

What are you sharpening and how much experience do you have in using waterstones?

With these grits, you are only polishing the steel.

Well I will be using it mainly for knives, but also a straight razor and some axes. I usually use the WES for my knives because it's easier and faster. I get fantastic results but want to get back into waterstones. I used water stones before that but want to expand the collection so somewhere between a newbie and a master. I know these are in the polishing range but like I stated I have the coarser stones (up to 1000 starting at 220). So i don't need those. I am just looking to expand..learn more and get better at free hand..

 

[Jason B.]

Of the ones you have listed I would pick option #1

Have you thought about natural finishing hones?

 

[Sharpski]

Yea 1 is a nice progression, I was just wondering if other have "deleted stones" and didn't think it was too far of a jump or if they did

Have you thought about natural finishing hones?

I had not, but do you have a suggestion, I am open to them or any other progression I guess.. thanks!