Lighten the honing stoke from the bottom side
I looked through here as well as my limited computer skills allow and didn't see this anywhere so I figured I would bring this up...
Does anyone else place a washcloth under their stone while honing or under the stone holder if you use one????
I swear it allows for just enough give while I hone to actually lighten the stroke from the bottom side also... Keep in mind I am not talking a fully folded cloth but just one fold just enough to give it a very slight cushion while honing???? If you haven't tried this give it a try and let me know your results....