Yes, you are right, I am jumping around, because I have not yet decided what type of razor I want: brand new, restored "shave ready" or an e-bay special that is not too banged up. Right now I am just trying to determine what is available. My razor will probably determine which hones I end up buying. On the other hand, the hone availability and price might influence my razor selection. So, it's a package deal. Besides, I need to know all this stuff anyway if I am going to switch to a new razor type. Thanks for being patient with me.

So do you think that Chinese stone is all I would need for a razor in good condition, to hone it every few months?