i know this must have been discussed time and time again..

if i purchase a new non shave ready dovo, what is required that i do to it to make it ready? im guessing it atleast has a bevel or some sort.. just not razor sharp..

my thinking was to order the dovo best quality razor from knifecenter and the spyderco ultra fine and a Tilly strop with the compound on the back? my other combo i was thinkin was a japanese water stone 1000/6000 combo and then a chinease 12k plus the tilly for final polish and strop. they both come out to about $50- $55 Is this enough to make the dovo shave ready as well as keep it sharp for the rest of its life?

i know i probably should just spend the extra money getting the shave ready one from SRD but i think i can do it myself.. if i cant, i will do it till i learn.... besides, i think it looks like fun... kinda have the "excaliber" myth to it.. i cant just give someone that satisfaction, let alone pay them for it..

is this a wise choice?