Thanks to all who responded. I understand now about deer season but since I don't hunt (yet) myself I didn't realize what that really meant. As far as "sending it to him without asking" no- I had been in contact with him via PM and was invited to send him a razor with very specific instructions so that's what I did. I would NEVER send a razor without asking first.

Thanks also for the kind offer of a loaner razor- like most of you I have wayyy too many. I am just excited about my advancing honing skills and am seeking feedback from respected honers by sending out my edges. Watch out I might be bugging some of you for constructive criticism soon (ha!).

I will wait until I hear back. In the future I will make sure to nail down specifics more and check to see when hunting season is LOL. I am not questioning his integrity or character please make no mistake about that.

Mea Culpa, or in modern parlance "My Bad"

Owen