first, when you are over 60 it kinda feels good to be called a newbie. Now, I am an experienced de shaver so the process is not a problem. But till now all I had to do was replace the blade. Now I will have to fix the blade. My question is can I in honing ruin the blade? Or will I just do a terrible job that someone may have to fix? I guess stated differently is there anything I do that can't be undone? It seems like a part of the process that everyone who purchases a razor gets a hone. If that is the case I can't imagine everyone who purchases one ruins at least one straight edge? Is honing a case of practice makes perfect? thanks!