I like both hones. I would say this, Where ever you decide to buy your Coticule, make sure you know what grade and hardness you are buying. I don't know about "Best", but I know Howard at the perfect edge can hook you up with something that's worth while and suitable for Str8's. IMHO, Select Grade, Medium Soft is a good all around coticule for honing. Harder, is a finisher, Softer will cut faster. I don't know that Best can hand select stone for you, I could be wrong, but I'd ask first...Make sure you know what your getting and if you can return it if you not satisfied with it.