Welcome aboard !!!!

Seems that there are almost 2 distinct groups of people when it comes to hones...
The Naturalists, who swear by the Belgium's, Tam's, Esher's etc: etc: etc:
The Techies, who swear by the Norton's DMT's, Shapton's etc: etc: etc:

They are some who actually use stones from both sides and have a mixed set up...

I am not so sure anybody can say one is better than another, nor does it really matter, if it works for you is what matters...