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Correct. I mean taking a blade from butter knife dull and setting the bevel all the way to shave ready.

For now, I would mainly focus on learning to shave well and getting consistent, fantastic...

Pretty much if you notice pulling or tugging or you have to increase pressure to get the blade to shave, it's time for a touch up. I would suggest that you only get a barber's hone or a Naniwa 12k...