So after getting the usual swamping of info, I think for a hone set I'll get the Norton line, simply because its the most cost effective and there is a s*** ton of info out there.
But I also want a higher quality finishing stone, for use as refreshing and finishing. I will actually probably get this first.
Two questions- does this have to be the regular size? Like, I know hones are usually 6x2 for naturals and 8x3 for synth and expensive naturals, but do these touch up and finishing stones have to be that big? What size do you think I could get away with?
Now, as to quality, I am bracing myself for a barrage. I'm looking at barber hones (looking out for a *decently* (not ebay) priced 3-line swaty, will probably go with the generic kind, hopefully branded DD, but whatever goes), Thurigans (7.5"x1.5" NOS), Eschers (4"x1" NOS, or 5"x1" NOS), and maybe bout coticule. Any recommendations? does the small size matter that much?