thanks for the info guys.
I currently have'nt got any hones... I have a med. lansky diamond paddle that I use to sharpen my knives then I have a pair of homemade leather strops one that I use with green buffer compound and the other with white. gets my knives scary sharp. what homes would you reccomend to a guy just starting out and not sure if I'll make more than a handfull of straights... (one for me, then if that turns out mabye for father in law and brothers in law)