I too was ignorant. I bought a Dovo Prima Klang from a well known online store. They do not have their razors professionally honed. Their reason for this is it voids the warranty. I had to have it honed, took it to my local guy and he had it in shape in less than 10 minutes and didn't charge me. I now hone myself and if I have a particularly tough vintage blade I take it to him. By the way I shaved with my PK last night an it was the best shave I've had yet.