Originally Posted by
Bill S
Within your parameters you probably won't need lower than the 8K Naniwa too often. None the less, I think it would be wise to consider a 3K or 5K as well so that you can do a basic pyramid. The coarser stones are less expensive than the finer stones so having one shouldn't sprain the budget too badly. If you want bang for the buck I think 3/5K, 8K and 12K Naniwa plus your CrOx should cover anything you are likely to face, assuming that you are starting with keen edges.
It gets a bit more complicated and expensive once you start chasing the best finishing stones.