I generally follow the approach of use the least agressive method first. If that does not succeed then go to a coarser stone.
In your case I would guess that the old oxidized steel on the edge has not yet been removed and none of the hones that you mentioned are coarse enough to do that job quickly.
But... as mentioned, use the coticule and/or the chrome ox first.
As Modine stated, the abrasive used in the Frictionite 00 is a natural abrasive that was mined in Africa and is no longer available, it was a very fine grit graded at 1200F, 1200 grit and finer is the proper interpretation.