Just to clarify, the DOVO would be a factory sharpened one, like all the ones that are on sale everywhere, not some special job. I just understood that they are a bit from shave-ready when they come, so I thought honing them would be the next step.

As far as stroping goes, I already think I've got the technique and general idea down, now I just need the tools so I can try out everything,

About them stones, from what I've understood the yellow coticule is somewhat versatile, and seems to cover a lot of grits depending on how you use it. Would this one be enough to get a good edge on a new DOVO?

Also I would be real happy if someone could explain the slurry concept, I have a bit of a hard time to understand what's meant here. Is it that milky-brownish stuff you get when you shapen a knife or axe with a water stone or?