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Don't forget the TPT! I actually like it better than HHT. Just be cautious.

Hoo, I have SEVERAL razors like that, could be from bad honing, could be from a warped blade. Try the magic marker trick, and see if you are honing evenly along the bevel on both sides.

It should...

2Sharp beat me to it! He has the right idea. It was probably only digging into your thumbnail with a rough, NOT SHARP edge. You should be able to shave arm hair off the 1000 grit before you go...