Originally Posted by
pcb01
Since you're asking for opinions.... I'm keying on the fact you are new to honing. I would put this one up until you have some experience with less difficult projects.
The toe is fine, it's the frown toward the heel that's the problem. You [I]could[I] hone it flat. If you want to keep the original profile you'll need narrow hones or good technique (X strokes). Either way should not be too difficult -- BUT you'll need the right hones and more experience to do it efficiently. So put it up and work toward the point where you can take it out, look at it with a (more) practiced eye, and realize "Yeah, I got this."