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On the topic of bang for your buck or value, again it's so hard to compare. It's like asking what car is better for getting from point A to point B, a honda or a BMW? They both will get you there...

There's no reason that a narrow hone would be any less consistent than a wide hone. I think a lot of people actually prefer a narrower hone as they can be easier to work with, particularly with...

DMT 8E (1200 grit) - $50. Your bevel setter.
Norton 4k/8k - $75. Your sharpener and polisher.
Chinese 12k - $35. Final polisher.

The only thing I would add to that would be a chromium oxide...