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Silly me ... I forgot to mention . If you want a good idea of what it is to hone watch this.......

gssixgun Honing on a Norton 4-8 - YouTube

He makes it look easy and it is one of the best...

I think GSSixgun's estimate would be close enough. From what I hear you wondering is, should you even try. I would say yes,you can learn it. You could try it with a used barbers hone (as suggested)...