Thought I'd share this great 3 part interview with Shigeyoshi Iwasaki on honing as it's been awhile since I last read them and I can't remember if it's been shared already.
Hide's Export : Iwasaki Jnats Hone
Hide's Export : Iwasaki and Jnats (part 2)
Hide's Export
DrNaka (Hide) was a member here some time ago, there is also an interview where Iwasaki San talks about Tamahagane and for all you Japanese kitchen knife fans lots of info from Shigefusa San.