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I'm pre-new, as my Tormek t8 haven't arrived yet. I would like to end up with the best Tormek system for knifes, and some chisels. Based on some you tube videos I seen, harleywood advised the t8 (standard) was second place to a wicked edge system; until he tried the sj Japanese Waterstone, now, then he said the t8 with sj is the best system, and he never changes the wheel. It seems to me, unless all the knifes to be sharpened are in great shape, that the sj only, wouldn't be the best solution. It seems for chipped blades, and very dull the 200 grit is required. Maybe the 1000 grit can be skipped, and go to the japanese water stone? I'm asking. If all 3 are required, wouldn't 3 t8 machines be the most efficient? Each would always be setup? I seen the reference video by a pro, and he used 200grit, reconditioned the stone to 1000 grit, then went to another t8 with the sj stone. He was repairing a Cutco chef knife, which took about 20 minutes, and turned out great. Maybe he could have saved some time with a third t8 setup? It seems to me, productivity to sit down with 20 knifes that needed some repair/condictioning would be best served with 3 machines/stones. ? Please offer any advise. I have ordered a t8 with sj only stone, and the blade jig kit.