Welcome , keep reading and mist if your questions will be answered, go slow and make informed decisions in the beginning. Your knowledge of sharpening knives will help some, but just remember where you think a knife is scary sharp is really no where near what a razor is. It's a different type edge. But you are on the right path, learn to strop and how to shave, that's the most important thing to do now,, you need to know what a shave ready edge is first, so good luck and try to hook up with someone in your area to help you a little. Tc