I have a norton 220 and a 1000 hone as well. I noticed about the stone. I flattened it with the flattening stone that came in the "kit". I noticed it started working a bit better after that. I think I may try to set a bevel with the 1000 stone and move to the 4000 then the 8000 stone. It can't hurt to try. I will also look up the pyramid method. I have heard about it and I believe I have watched a few videos on it. But it doesn't hurt to re-watch them and freshen up on my method. I will report back with some results!!
Thanks for all the reply's. Worst case, I will send it out and have it done by a pro. Then I will try the ebay route and try on a cheep razor!
Thanks again!