Quote Originally Posted by onimaru55 View Post
A well worn DMT will leave a Jnat like glass. An Atoma 1200 not quite that smooth. Have used both for years. Never seen a chipped or dented edge.

One thing to watch out for, wait for it, is pressure. Both with Nagura & diamond plates. Many of the problems people may experience can be alleviated with lighter pressure.

At the other extreme Nagura can release sandy or gritty particles also, which will damage an edge. Here a quality Nagura may be in order but again pressure can fracture large pieces off & cause problems.

This whole debate can be likened to the fishing fraternity where some believe high tide will result in more catches & some believe low tide is best.
The skill of the individual in a particular scenario plays a bigger role.

+100%

Add in the fact that the stones themselves complicate the results because they are variable and you get our wonderful SRP saying of YMMV

Too many variables to call it other then on an individual basis..

To close, My very well worn DMT 325 which I have proved at the meets to leave a near glass finish on hones works absolute wonders when I use it on my Nakayama then work the slurry until near dry and finish with super light laps to take only the fin to a mirror like finish leaving a beautiful haze on the rest of the bevel

I would just keep messing with it until you find what works best for you and your techniques..