I'm going to give honing a try in the next couple months, and I need some advice. I tried this link from the wiki but it says that the article was removed.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/srpwi...9_do_I_need%3F

Since the link is not working, is this a good hone set to start out with as a beginner? Won't I need a pasted strop or something after the 8k to bring the edge to shave ready condition? Or is that what the included flattening stone is for?

I have a couple razors that were sent to me shave ready. So first thing I need to know, is it ok to try and touch these up on lets say an 8k hone, or is it best to just start at 1k and reset the bevel and go from there?