Honestly
(1) it takes me about 15 minutes to hone any razor, regardless of any variables,, Steel, Manufacturer, Grind, Hones, etc: etc:....
ONCE THE BEVEL IS SET !!!!!
That bevel set, can take minutes or hours you never really know until you get into the razor...
Honing a razor really does
(2) come down to three things, the Bevel, usually the Bevel, and sometimes the Bevel 