I plan to accept Glen's offer (Glen, I will PM you to get the mailing info).

I would like to learn to be self-sufficient when it comes to all areas of straight shaving. In that vein, would the 1.000/6,000 combo here Buy Combination Waterstone, 8" x 2" x 1" 1000/6000 at Woodcraft.com be an acceptable addition to the 12K? If not, where would I get a Norton combo? I have looked at both The Home Depot and Lowe's and they only have small stones for pocket knives and tools for other less delicate honing.