I've seen the results of many of these DIY amateur hone jobs. I cringe thinking about them.
Yes, a hone is the only way to be absolutely sure the edge will be sharp forever, however, it does require a skill set.
The question however, was edge maintenance. I think we have all been answering a different question. For edge maintenance from 6 months - a year (possibly forever according to some), a linen/leather strop is all that is needed. Past that, either learn to hone yourself or get a 2nd razor and send it out.
Yes, a hone is the only way to be absolutely sure the edge will be sharp forever, however, it does require a skill set.
The question however, was edge maintenance. I think we have all been answering a different question. For edge maintenance from 6 months - a year (possibly forever according to some), a linen/leather strop is all that is needed. Past that, either learn to hone yourself or get a 2nd razor and send it out.
