I have to admit, I'm intrigued by the idea of a shavette. Not quite intrigued enough to pull the trigger on one yet, but, well, let's say paying attention.
For SR the stroping, honing, et al, how much different is that than any other blade? Let's say for argument sake I had Arkansas stones up to 8k and leather strope with a diamond as well a polishing compounds for knives. I will usually use my leg to check sharpness. If I can take hair off, I'm good and will strope and polish from there.
Arks will be useful. still would need a bevel setter stone or film to initially get the bevel right.
different world than knife sharpening. shaving hair and slicing tomatoes or cherries in my case is a beginning to confirm bevel set.
if you choose to go down the path, you will learn a new world of sharp. I like ending in a 12k, 14k film. or Blk Ark.....then moving on to pasted balsa progression. I do have a few that are finished Ark only.
end sharpness test for me......
slices belly and chest hairs holding the razor 1/2 inch away from skin & HHT with the wifes hair over different areas of the blade.
I've joked about it before......but i really wouldn't want my hunting or skinning knives this sharp!!!!
camo