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On most razors the "shoulder" would make it difficult to do that, and once the scales trespass on the hone that would normally make further adjustment in that direction impossible. Maybe something...

I will bow to your greater experience. BUT ... logically speaking, if you use a nice even stroke, then the part of the blade that spends most of the time on the hone (the toe) will get worn away...

With a 3" stone the end (toe) of the blade is always in contact with the hone, and thus gets more wear compared to the heel which is only in contact for a very short time if you are using an...

Yes, if the razor isn't sharp you end up scraping the skin and using excessive force, causing irritation.
Maybe, but probably not. If it isn't described as "shave-ready" assume it isn't.
It is a...