Thanks for the encouragement and the sympathy gents. I was able to hone out the chip and reset the bevel. Took about two hours to complete the honing process, but I was able to shave with it tonight. That thing is heavy. While it wasn't the best shave I've ever had it certainly wasn't the worst and I feel better about my smiling blade honing abilities. Lynn and gssixguns' videos were very helpful. Overall a positive experience.