I feel like reading this thread is as entertaining as watching paint dry. Anyhow I keep coming back haha. I have killed edges on problem razors when trying to set a bevel but never found it useful after that. Have not really tested it that much but dropping down a stone has always fixed the problem for me. I think it is just one of those things that may or may not work depending on someone's honing style - so have fun, test it yourself, and do your thing.