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Heljestrands are excellent razors. You made a good buy. If well honed it will shave every bit as well as razors going for USD 100 - 200.

Normally even if factory sharpened you need to set the bevel as a starting point. After you have set the bevel the first time that lasts for a long time. You can then, when needed, touch up or hone...

I don't know much about the Swaty hones but I think they are about 8k.
You first need to set the bevel on the razor. If you don't do this you won't be able to hone it properly. To set the bevel you...