I have a Norton 4/8 that I have had very little success with so far. I noticed that most of the blades I have are either warped, smiling or whatever and felt unable to master the necessary gymnastics to hone them on the norton, so I got a few narrow hones and started honing in my hand. I find this much more comfortable than honing on a table, and have actually managed to get a few blades sharp.
Now I am left wondering if I would have more success if I cut a 6"x1" (My preferred size, I think) piece off the Norton, and used it in my hand.
Do you guys think this would be a wise course of action, and if so what would I use to cut the Norton?

Connor