I recommend Norton India IB8, if mineral oil is OK; King Deluxe 300 splasher if u prefer water. And a homemade strop or Sharpal strop.

VIDEOS

Chisel on traditional stone-n-strop. Durable Norton India IB8 combo oilstone (8x2x1", 150/400 grit, nonfriable), mineral oil (odorless, food and skin safe), and black emery buffing compound on denim jeans strop is great for knives and tools. https://youtu.be/xlwKYeq909g CHEAP and SIMPLE Sharpening System. Brian Hilson

Sharpening X50 santoku with King Deluxe 300 [hard splasher, >500+ grit finish, green SiC?] and Sharpal 208H green compound on denim jeans strop. https://youtu.be/Exx1gBguy00 Amazon Knife (1.4116 steel) + King Deluxe 300. Quiet Sharpener : The King 300 is the best bang for your buck whetstone out there. It cuts and leaves a finish closer to a 500 grit and it has the bonus of being splash and go. I strongly recommend this stone to someone starting out.

PRODUCTS

SHARPAL 204N Leather Strop (Genuine Cowhide) 8" x 3" Kit with 2 Oz. Green Compound & Angle Guide https://www.amazon.com/SHARPAL-204N.../dp/B07WC1M411

10.5" stone holder. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B13Z7L8 Whetstone holder Sharpening Stone Base Adjustable 304 Stainless Steel No-Slip Rubber... SCOTTCHEN

DMD 150/400 10 x 2.8" diamond lapping (flattening) and sharpening plate, 2 year warranty. https://amazon.com/DMD-Double-Sided-Sharpening-Whetstone-Professional/dp/B088ZHRYDF