im just getting into straight shaving an have done all my research and am pretty confident i am getting good tools for the job.

But it seems that ALL new blades need to be professionally honed.

I have a Spyderco Triangle Sharp maker that i use to keep all my knives, scissors, and the like sharp.. very sharp.. they even have a tutorial on how to hone straight blades..

Has anyone here used one of these sharpeners to hone their bade? and if so, does it do the same job as being professionally honed?

I dont have the extra fine stones for the shapener, but the fine stones that come with it get my knives to "shave sharp" even "scary sharp" when beveling.

i just want to know if someone has used this system to hone their straight blade and if was adequate enough.

Thanks!