Reply by Dan Krager

+1 on nwbusa. Very happy also, having replaced some of the best arkansas stones, a complete set of plate glass/PSA paper system, and a power honing wheel. Used with Veritas MK II guide it is SO quick and simple I’m still kinda blown away. There is a tiny downside. The xx fine (yes 8000 equivalent) is still a bit coarse for the crispy fine edges I’m looking for, so I’m soon adding:
http://www.leevalley.com/US/wood/page.aspx?p=68943&cat=1,43072
Cheap and easy, crisp and clean with no rounding over like with leather strop.
Merry Christmas!
DanK

-- Dan Krager, Olney IL http://www.kragerwoodworking.weebly.com