I decided to learn how to hone. Watched all the videos available at least 3 times each. Purchased a cheapo Fleabay razor (you know the one GD). I know it's not the best razor but I didn't care if I could ever hone it because I've been using it as a dummy razor to help with learning new shaving techniques. First thing I noticed is the spine was not perfectly flat on one side. I started with a DMT325 and got to work flattening the spine. Once that was done I decided to continue using the DMT to get a rough bevel. This took a long time but once I could see a reasonably even bevel on both sides of the edge I moved on to a Norton 1K.

I spent at least an hour on the 1000 with repeating patterns of 20 to 30 circular movements then straight back and forth then X pattern. On to the Norton 4K then 8K then a Naniwa 12K. Next up a 0.5 diamond sprayed strop. Shaved with it yesterday and it did a good job. Not perfect but no pulling, discomfort or nicks.

This by no means was the best job just a first attempt. You got to start somewhere. Lots more practice needed now with a better blade but it was fun to try it.