Razor edge maintenance while traveling
I have a question about honing (and perhaps stropping) and I hope to tap the vast pool of knowledge and experience that resides here. I am new to straight razor shaving and while I have searched both the forums and online, I am still uncertain about this topic. It doesnt seem like it should be as difficult as it appears to be made to sound (so I am confused).
Here is my situation: I will soon enter a job that requires me to travel a great deal (3 – 4 months out of the year). It seems to me entirely reasonable to suspect I may need to hone my razor while I am away from home.
Can someone here suggest a good hone they use, or maybe one that is suitable for use, while on the road? I have considered the Norton 4000/8000, but it seems rather bulky, heavy, and I would hate to break something that expensive. Is there something perhaps smaller and less expensive I could use?
Thank you so much. I really look forward to any suggestions that may be offered.