Not looking for cost effective so much as most logical solution. Logical using the criteria of someone that has every intention of keeping honemeisters employeed, but also understanding the time necessary to really develop a good stroping technique. I have every belief that I will ding an edge, strop a razor incorrectly (or continue too) and opposed to sending it out everytime to get it honed again, I was looking to straighten the edge, knock the rust off, or keep it sharper longer once honed correctly.