Thread: Do I need a hone?

Hello, I'm new to the forum. Really want to get into straight razor shaving so bought a cheaper vintage Dubl Duck Special #1 on eBay that was "shave ready" to try it out. Bought it from one of the two sellers that seem to sell the most so assumed it had a good edge. Bought a beautiful strop and used it first but when I went to put the razor to my face the first time I was surprised at how it really wasn't cutting, mostly skimming over the hair and just cutting a few. I realize I am new and I tried different angles and pressure but I figure this can't be how it is supposed to be. I tried the hanging hair test many times and only in one small spot a couple of times it seemed to grab, skimming the top of the arm hair produced nothing and even shaving the arm hair didn't even pick up all the hair i passed over. I've got some DE blades and did all those tests on them just to see the difference and that blade obviously passed all tests immediately. I've heard you can dull a blade with poor stropping but even though it was my first time I was very careful and watched videos of how to do it - can't imagine i did much if any damage from stropping. Should I have a reputable honemeister take a look at this blade? I was so intent on having everything in the best shape it could be for my "test" to see if i really like straight razor shaving but I've seen blades in my life sharper than this. It would be great if there were a honemeister locally (I'm in Miami) or if not I could send it away. This kind of check/maintenance hone I can't imagine would cost that much. All thoughts/recommendation welcome. Thanks!