Get some good magnification, at least 60x, a 60/100, Carson Micro Max or 60x lighted loupe, just a few dollars. Then check out the thread, Second try at Honing, that ResDog linked, to see what to look for. The thread is full of good micrographs of bevels and edges.

Once you know what to look for, you remove a lot of the guessing, and just do as many laps, as the edge needs.

When using a Half lap/ knife honing stroke, use pressure only on the edge leading stroke, it will make a smoother edge. Too much pressure on a half lap stroke can cause a frown. If you use it on finer grits, lift the blade off the stone on the return stroke.

If you have warpage, you will need an X stroke, with the heel off the stone to hone the concave side, and hone the whole bevel.