Quote Originally Posted by Piet View Post
Then your progress would be: diamant sharperner > DT + slurry > DT > PHIG.
I'm glad to see my honing methods and terminology spreading around a bit. I do agree that the Dragon's Tongue and the People's Hone of Indeterminate Grit (PHIG) should get you going pretty well. There is a chance, however, that you will need something in between the 1200 diamond and the DT. I go from a King 1k to the DT, but a King 1k is closer to a Norton 4k due to different grit measuring/rating systems. But, I think it's worth giving the DT and PHIG a shot; at worst case, you might need to add in something else.

You should be aware that the DT and PHIG will both need lapping, and the DT does not come with a slurry stone. You can cut off a piece of the DT to use to create slurry, or rubbing with some other fine, non-porous substance might work too (very find sandpaper, a very fine slurry stone, etc).