Do you think through the honing process, I'll get rid of that divot, in the last shot? Will it matter?

What should I use to disinfect the blade, before using it?

Should I do anything about the pitting? black marks on the blade in general?

Should I breadknife the blade and then hone? Should I go right to 1K?

I have Norton 1,4,8K, and 12K SS, crox past on webbed strop, to work with here.

Thanks!