I use Japanese stones exclusively. Shapton Ha no Kuromaku in 320, 5000 and 12000 grit and Naniwa Chosera in 800 and 2000 grit. I have used these stones on scandi, flat and convex grinds with good success. The steels have been 1084, 1095, A2, D2, VG10, Sandvik 12C27 3V and ZDP189. I have never been left wanting. I was amazed at how easily I was able to get rid of a nasty chip/roll in a 3V Bark River recently.
I then strop on balsa wood and leather.
