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there is a differences what you do and what you do advice to new person to do.
Experienced person knows what is he doing. you can jump from 4k to 10k as long as you have enough time to waste and...

I would love to hear your explanation on this?
how do you mess up using more stones?
will you be easier hone blade using 1,3,6, 8 etc stones or 1,10k stone?

As many grits (Progression )you will get You will avoid making more mistakes.
Rest depends how much money you are willing to spend. if you can afford it go head get all or use double progression...