Hey Marshall,
I am a novice with the WE system but I like you have been looking and asking a lot of questions. So far, what I have (and it all depends on what you are doing and what you want to get out of it) starting with the 100 g and worked my way up to the 1000 g. I recently got the 1200-1600 g ceramics. As mentioned, it all plays on what you want. Some folks like a fancy polished edge while others prefer functionality. A person that doesn’t know knives or how to use them may want what shines and sparkles. I have found a lot of information through this forum, youtube and of course the man himself, Clay! Hope this helps…