Ive been reading a lot and people go back and forth with wet stones, diamond... and oil...

I think I would like to go the diamond stone route. Doing different searches online I find there are so many different diamond stones.f I'm thinking the 8" x 3" would be better than the 6x2. THoughts?

Also. I was looking at the 2 below sites to order from but wow they have too many options. Suggested 3 diamond stones to order? Amazon.com?

https://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/

http://eze-lap.com/woodworking_shop_...diamond-stone/


I currently have the Rockler complete sharpening system (aka. flat glass and sandpaper) I'm ready to move up to something more long term.

Also: I have no straup (strop?) what is suggested for starter strop and strop paste?

Thanks!

*I'll mostly be sharpening my plane irons and occasional some chisels.