Hey if you guys want to know about water stones and honing techniques?
I am not sure what the rules are for linking to other boards, Mods go ahead and delete the links if this violates board policy.
check out,
http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/and
http://badgerandblade.com/vb/They are shaving boards I belong to and they know how to make things Sharp. Just look for the honing sub forums while you are there.