Thanks. Well, the auctioneer had a Globusmen I tried to win but the bidding went up to $200, too much for a beginner like me. Well, I dont know, if I have to spend about $100 or less, well thatd be great.

The man that sold it to me, Paolo, said that the blade comes very sharp and that with a light strop it should be ready to use. Unfortunately, I dont have a strop.

I been checking out the pages for more information, right now im staying away from honing though, as ive read so far that I need to learn to shave with it first.