Thanks Scott,
Your suggestion sounds like pure wisdom.
I was thinking about my starter set of hones today at work and realized that I don't have to go one way or the other. I can pick up a Naniwa SS 3k, 5k, 8k, DMT325, strop and start from there.
I can work on making the most of these stones then expand both directions later.
As Scott said "Learn to shave, learn to touch up, learn to hone"
My first challenge will be stroping then touch up. Should I pick up a barbers hone? Will it help in developing skill set or don't bother and just use the 8k.
I have to admit that I am fascinated by them, they just seem cool.