I purchased a razor this weekend from a local antique store after much hunting for something in decent shape. I was able to purchase a "Puritan" from the New England Razor Company for in relatively good shape with no rust or chips for next to nothing.

My honing experience consists of using a barber hone and my nani 12k to touch up my current stock of shave ready razors. I currently have a nani 5k, 8k and 12k.

I know this is probably not easy to answer, but how would I determine if I need to set the bevel on this by going down to a 1k? Can I keep going on my 5 and 8 and see if I can get the blade sharp? There is no visible chipping and the bevel looks in good shape "with the naked eye."

Forgive my honing ignorance, but any help or advice would be appreciated.