I have several eBay razors that will make great $20 specials, but they share a common flaw I'm hoping to correct.

Whoever honed them had a heavy hand toward the end of the stroke, and most show more hone wear at the toe. They also taper just a bit--maybe 1/32 to 1/16 of an inch. It's visible, but just barely.

Are there any good ways to even a blade like this out? I guess I could leave them alone, but that might make it tough for a new honer to work on them. (Plus there's one I want to keep. )

I have a 220-1000 grit waterstone and Norton 4000/8000 stone at my disposal, plus sandpaper and some other tools.

Suggestions?

Thanks,
Josh