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You want a 12K Naniwa, which is 12,000 grit. They are very user friendly. Chinese 12K hones are also very good and financially friendly! They just take alot more strokes. I'd go for the Naniwa -...

To be honest, touching up is the best way to learn honing IMO. Remember that touching up and honing are really two completely different things. All you are doing is polishing an already sharp edge....

After that time period from shave ready, I would say its ready for a touch up. If you've got other shave ready blades thats great so you can send it out for honing.

Have you used pastes at all?...