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Why don't you simply head over to the Wiki and read the honing section? It will answer all your questions, and more. If the blade has chips in it (if they are visible with the naked eye, they are not...

Right. Seems like you got yourself thoroughly confused. Just a few ideas off athe top of my head:

• Scrap what you think you have learnt so far, and start with the beginners guide in my signature....