So I'm considering picking up a 12k water stone to try continuous honing.

i know some of you guys use this method and I like the idea. I've got a blade running on ~2 months of use just about daily. I have stropped diligently but have not used any pastes. Can this blade benefit from refreshing on a 12k (it still shaves fine) or does it need to go through the whole shebang before I can begin this?

im hoping to go pick up the stone at woodcrafters today but I don't want it to be for nothing.

thanks!