Just an update...

I ordered a Naniwa 12K and DMT 325, a member is sending me some Cr-Ox, and I think I have a bead on a bench strop.

I still need to PM members in the area to see if anyone can help show me honing techniques.

I've been doing 50 strokes on the webbing and 100+ on the leather strop, being careful about pressure. It "seems" like the one small shiny spot is gone, and the other is less pronounced, but maybe it's just wishful thinking on my part

It does look like the corner on the toe has a tiny rolled edge. Just moving my fingernail from spine to edge, it snags right at the corner, on the one side (only). I must have bumped it on the sink. Glad I'm taking peoples' advice and keeping it totally away from the sink. I can hear it, when stropping on that side, especially on the webbing.

If I want to try to fix that issue (I'm thinking of trying and sending in for the free hone, if unsuccessful), what would be the approach? Try the 12k? Straight strokes, x pattern or other? How many strokes to try, before reassessing? It sounds like I should try highest possible, before going to lower grits.

When I get the loupe next week, I'll look at the bevel to see how that is.