Hey! http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00TU52EAK?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00 Those are awesome. Lightweight, soft, and still can grip your object. Works really well against slicing cuts, but you can still get poked if the tip of the knife goes straight onto your hand. (stabbing)

In terms of honing compound, i am a big fan of White Gold: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008PFAB2O?keywords=white%20gold%20rich%20notto&qid=1455910485&ref_=sr_1_1&sr=8-1

Check out www.pinewoodforge.com as they sell some great sharpening supplies including the white gold compound which is sold out at amazon at the moment.