
I had two identical Spderco folders come in so I decided to experiment a little and do one freehand and the other on the Edge Pro Professional using the same brand of stones and grit.

The sequence was Naniwa Chosera 400, 1k, 3k, 5k, 10k for both. No stropping of any form.
Freehand on top..
I always find that the polish really starts to show at the Chosera 3k level and I could stop at the 5k. I use a lot of water and I spend a lot of time on the 400 with many adjustments in pressure.