Yep your problem is in your bevel set like UKRob said. It will take some time with a 4k but it has to work there before you go on to the 8k.
Do you have a lupe ? Should be required you show proof of purchase (lupe) before you can even buy a hone :<0)
Complete hone every 2 months is a lot. The 12k refresh should be all you need every 6 months to a year.
It sounds to me like you jumped in head first which is okay. You are just trying to learn a whole bunch at once. Am I wrong ?