My learning curve with regards to honing is going well. I hit a new level of sharpness last night on one of my blades. Can't wait to get them all to be like this one. Up til now I have had good luck getting an acceptable shave off the stone. I knew I could do better but was happy with being able to shave without any real problems. But damn.. this latest blade makes the hairs bow down before it and commit seppuku in front of the blade. Not sure why this one came out different. Will try to get more of the blades to this new level now tonight.