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Just my viewpoint but I have yet to dull a razor on a glass jar or anything else before I hone it. I have enough trouble without creating more. :)

The best advice I got for learning the TPT was to...

One thing that has got to be considered with the hair popping tests is the differences in individuals hair. I know that at the Minnesota meet Randy honed a razor and was popping hairs off of his arm...

IME sometimes I start with an unfamiliar stone and it fits like a glove. Other times I have to get to know the stone. My guess is that you will like the naniwa once you get the feel of it.