I have been using man made hones and like the predictability and the results. I just ordered a Jnat because I would like to see if it increases the shave comfort. I have watched Mastro Livi, Lynn Abrams, Murrey Carter and Howard Schector hone with natural stones without using slurry just water. My question is, does it really make a difference in the shave and edge using slurry then just water? Some of the best blades makers and hone meisters use just water. I understand the arguments both ways, but being new to this type of honing, I am curious to see what members have found.