unfortunately yes .
Now i am in point of that dmt 1200 is slower and does leave similar edge to 8000.i check the bevel and you won't see scratches anymore.
before when i start to use dmt 1200 you could see clear all scratches sometimes without magnification on the blade. now with 100x you can't see anything.
i am sure people will use their dmt's more and end up in my situation then this thread will make more sense.
About how long did it take for the 1200 to wear to its present state?