I sent three emails to an online shop, who is still yet you respond to me. Needless to say they have lost my business. I would like to get a dovo and a quality strop. The thing that is holding me back is being able to properly care for the blade. I have a very thick beard and having the sharpest possible blade is very important to me. Does anyone know of a place that would be able to hone the blade and would it be better getting a cheap razor off of amazon and learn how to hone and strop that. I would hate to destroy a quality razor with my total lack of experience.