I am a newbie and have a 1/2" Henry Sears Queen, Germany, 1865. I got it in an antique shop. It is sharp but won't cut a hanging hair, thus, I can't shave with it. I finally figured out why I can't use to use a straight razor; the darned thing is too dull!

I have a fine Arkansas white stone. It is a barber's hone and small. Question: Can the straight be sharpened with only a barber's hone? (That and the strop is all I have.) Thanks...