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Once you get good at honing the 4k/8k will be all you really need (though not all you really want :-). But while you're learning that paddle strop is an awfully handy crutch because its so easy to...

If it pulled then it just isn't sharp enough. You don't mention what hone you're trying to use, but if it's popping hair but still pulling then it needs some more time at the higher grits with a...

Did it pull when you used it? If it didn't pull then you may have overhoned it and have a wire edge on the blade. If this is the case then buck up because you're just a few minutes away from a...