As I am doing even more research on honing, I start thinking about different things. Right now I am contemplating getting a barbers hone. My question is, what can it be used for. What I am looking for is something that I can use to touch up a blade when I start to feel like it is dulling, as well as something I can use to finish the edge when I get further into straight shaving and get a better grasp on honing. Can a barbers hone do all of this? If not is there a stone that can? Do you all have other suggestions? I would prefer something with a little bit lager surface area than the Chinese 12K stones that are $24 on eBay, as my skill does not allow for narrower stones, yet. However, if that is the best option, I will practice and adapt. Thank you all for your thoughts and input.