IIRC at the time the 'accreditation program' was being discussed Lynn posted,"I know how to hone." Seems like a given but I think his point was that he didn't need anyone to validate his skills beyond himself and his many satisfied customers. At the time this was being kicked around I was a bit anxious about it because I hadn't yet determined if I knew how to hone successfully.

Since then I can say I know that I know how to hone. I am my own customer and 9 times out of 10 I'm satisfied with my results. When I am not I go back to the rocks. Happens sometimes with some razors. So if a guy is satisfied with his own honing for himself he won't need anymore credit than that. If he is one of those who offers honing services for $ he will know soon enough whether his honing is satisfactory. Repeat customers speak volumes no matter what they call you.