Hi Munster

I too have bought a "shave ready" blade in New Zealand that was NOT truly shave ready. Fortunately it was my second blade so I knew what "shave ready" should feel like. That was also my introduction to honing and this site has a bunch of extremely knowledgeable and helpful people!

I've had dealings with "Gentleman's Blade" for supply and honing services, based in Auckland, and can vouch for them. From memory they charge approx. nz$20 for a single blade.