Quote Originally Posted by Sticky View Post
Twice the surface area means twice the diamonds available and more room to work the hone on. I prefer the larger size for flattening purposes.

If it was only for sharpening knives or razors I'd just as soon have the 2"x6". For flattening your Norton I would pick the 3"x8" by a wide margin.

But it's still your call...

I knew you were going to say that.