I would also suggest getting some in person demonstration if you can hook up with someone. That blade looks to be toe heavy from the pictures, if you started honing now your going to have a varying angle along the bevel. But that's just my opinion from the pictures, it's hard to tell what you're working with without measuring it. A pair of digital calipers is priceless IMO with dealing with restore that need alot of balancing work and making a new blade.