Hello,

Welcome to SRP FauxPax. I asked the same as you a year ago. The info gssixgun has pointed out is great, really helped me. It's a steep learning curve however, when you think you got it down you find out your method doesn't work next time. One stone honing brings in many factors. But learning to utilize one stone is kinda satisfying.

I first bought a coticule and Blue combo stone. And had success but with a lot of time invested. gssixgun often says that 90% of honing is in the bevel setting, I found that consistent bevel setting with a coticule and heavy slurry was very difficult. So I'd suggest to getting a cheap 1000k to 4000k synthetic stone to go along with the finisher. It really helps get consistency and save on time! I got the cheapest i could find and that was a King.

Well i hope that helpful, or at least clear. If i have steered you wrong the experts here will gently tell me off and give you better advise.

Nathaniel.