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I agree, first.....clean it and try it. Lapping a Swaty is a real bear to accomplish and not much, if anything, is gained.

The Norton 4/8 has been my go to hone for a long time. Although I do have the Norton 1K it is no longer used. I use 1000 grit wet/dry sandpaper. Much faster cutting and easier on the edge than a...

One thing has not been mentioned so far. The principal purpose of a barber hone is to "refresh" an edge that has begun to pull a bit.
They are not intended for restoring a antique store/ebay...