There are a lot of choices out there and month by month they seem to grow. Just take a step back and read about the different stones and what they can do for you and then decide what you want.

Remember we here are to a large extent hobbyists and have a tendency to get the latest and greatest and strive to have the highest quality edge possible.

Also remember for most of Straight razor History folks had maybe one hone or two to maintain their razors including barbers and if they were still around they would tell you those razors thus honed served very well.

Also remember if you lean towards natural stones the quality varies from piece to piece as the product is mined out over time so my Coticule which I got probably 6 years ago or so is probably not the same as one mined today. I know mine is an excellent finisher. The cat's meow it isn't but still very fine for me.