One stone to rule them all?

[kkdk99]

Thank you all for some seriously nice answers.

I'm torn between either one of the many 1000k grits whetstones, perhaps with a rougher dual side, or the Fallkniven Diamond Ceramic Whetstone DC521. And then perhaps some sort of strop+compound as a finisher.

Man this isn't easy now is it

 

[Swp321]

Different strokes for different folks which is fine but if I were you I’d spend the extra little bit of money if it’s feasible and get the shapton pro or Naniwa pro instead of double sided. Just my 2 cents. But either way good luck on your trip down the rabbit hole!!

 

[catspa]

…has the following dimensions: 72.83"L x 24.41"W x 9.84"H

That’d require quite a stand, but you’d probably never wear it out.

You might wear out your shoes, walking back a six foot stroke.

Parker

 

[Papilio]

I'm torn between either one of the many 1000k grits whetstones, perhaps with a rougher dual side, or the Fallkniven Diamond Ceramic Whetstone DC521. And then perhaps some sort of strop+compound as a finisher.

Man this isn't easy now is it

As there are so many good stones it is never easy

You would not do wrong with one of the 1k grit Japanese whetstones from any of the tier one brands.
Or the DC521. I used my DC521 for a touch up of two of my VG-10 kitchen knives a moment ago. Both are razor sharp. Just the ceramic side. No strop.