Starter Set Venev Orion

[Duquephart]

Let's say a complete newb has decided to try his hand at sharpening and has purchased a Tsprof Pioneer for that purpose (and knows that might be overkill). Let's further assume that said newb has a nice set of Wusthof knives (chefs, slicers, parers) as well as a few popular EDC pocket knives (PM 2 & 3, Bugout, Shanam, etc.) that are in pretty good shape and he just wants to keep them so. No plans for repairs or reprofiling - just putzing with a new sharpening system and keeping his edges in good shape. Newb has decided that Venev Orion fit the bill for stones. Question: What would be a good "starter set" of stones (2?, 3?, 4?, ?) for this newb?

 

[TheOne45]

When you get them check for flatness. I've seen some reports those aluminium blanks are not flat.

 

[Ilikesharpstuff]

If you don't plan to reprofile and you're just going to setup and match existing angles, you could do just fine with a 400 and an 800. 400 would be a good toothy/working edge for EDC and 800 would be a nice finisher for your kitchen knives. If you wanted to get into near mirror/polished edges you could add a 1500 or if you wanted something coarse in case you decided to change angles you could add the 150. If the cost isn't problematic and you wanted a "full" set you could get all four- 150, 400, 800, and 1500 and have just about all your bases covered.