So, the terms faster, honing and novice, used in concert, always seem to foretell, “Issues”. Setting a bevel, is not where you want to cut corners, on time or effort.

The Chosera is a fine stone, I have used one for years, but recently I pulled out my old Norton 1k after not having used it in as many years. It worked just fine and really, not all that much different than the Chosera, certainly not as different as many claim or I remember.

The Chosera feels smoother than the Norton, but both produce the same 1k edge, not better, just a different feel, because of the way the binder breaks down, both have 1k grits.

Trust me, the problems you experienced were not the fault of the stone. As have been said many times, a “Better”, (More Expensive) stone will NOT make you a better honer…

If it makes you happy, buy the Chosera, but you will just have to LEARN how to use it also…