Arkansas Stones on Super Steels

Just really hard to scratch the surface of the stone. My existing 8k has a problem of getting gouges in the surface if I get sidetracked on the curvature towards the tip. Apparently these are much harder to do that with. After hearing that, coupled with the fact of them being much longer wearing and a few other things, I was sold.
 
I am new here, thank you all for your information. I enjoy the art of sharpening even if I am new and rather amateur at it. Not a complete novice but would like to be much better at it. I currently own 2 Miyabi knives. both are very hard steals. VG10/CMV60 Cobalt Molybdenum Vanadium steel with a hardness of 60 Rockwell. I also own a Twin Signature Zwilling Henckels Santoku Knife "Ice Hardened" I was originally looking at Arkansas Black 1200grit stones but after reading your comments regarding the hardness of the steel I have changed my mind to the synthetic stones, I found a kit that has a 400grit, 1000grit, 5000grit and includes a cleaning stone.

your thoughts please? the price is $299 for the whole kit. I have looked at individual stone purchase and it comes out just a little more for the same size stones. Also is it safe to use these stones for lower quality steel like a Chicago Cutlery chef knife?
Thank you all for your help.
 
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