He probably doesn't need or even want the publicity. Maybe has more.than he can do under the radar. Good that you found someone. Still, unless you want to be dependent on someone else it is good to be able to take care of your own honing needs. I believe in self sufficiency. Besides it is satisfying to make your way through the process by yourself. Learning to hone is a process and, I think, makes you more connected to the.process as a whole