Originally Posted by
gssixgun
Very few stones I will go to dry (damp) and only on the final finishing process
Nakayama, after the slurry is all broken down, and smooth as silk comes to mind.
I used to use that trick back in 2007 when all I had was a Norton 4/8 and wanted to get the ABSOLUTE most out of that hone.
It is just another Tool in the box of tricks to mess with to see if you can get "more" sometimes it works, try it and decide if it works for you.
But you better have a smooth LIGHT even stroke