Quote Originally Posted by Utopian View Post
There some basic problems with the Norton Flattening Hone.

A) It does not start out very flat, so before you use it to flatten anything you have to flatten it.

B) After you use it to flatten a hone that is not flat, it will have worn unevenly, so it will no longer be flat. Also, of course, that means the hone you tried to flatten with it will not be completely flat either.

C). After using it to somewhat flatten a hone, you will have to re-flatten the flattener.
So the short answer which I was hoping would come out is you if able should invest in a Quality Lapping plate.
If you ask Utopian he can and will give you quality options at a variety of price points .
Did I mention he loves to hone?? So this would be a good time to ask and do so research based on his suggestions for a surefire lapping plate.
I/We just want you to be successful, you have chosen good hones, flat hones,shwarf free are a requisite to good edges.