Quote Originally Posted by CJBianco View Post
I However, I guess a 2" wide will force me to learn how to keep a steadier hand, yes?
IMO yes. When I first got into this mess (honing) I started with Lynn's DVD and since he prefers the stability of a solid surface as opposed to hand held that is what I went with. Recently I've been doing the hand held thing and liking it. If I was, like Lynn, honing many razors daily I would likely continue on my counter top.

Since I might only hone one or two razors every few days I am not finding hand held honing inconvenient. Matter of fact I really like the feedback I get through the hand holding the hone and I think it is probably easier to know that I'm getting full contact heel to point.