The issues you guys are having with the DMT 8K sound like the usual DMT break-in problems. I haven't used an 8K extensively, but I have about 10 DMT hones, and all needed some break in. Do a search in the archives for details.

For me, I find that the edges from the more aggressive media, like the Nortons, Shaptons and diamond pastes, shave pretty well but cause irriation. I prefer edges from natural hones and chromium oxide.

I suspect that the 8K DMT would leave a relatively harsh edge. It would probably work great for some guys and not so well for others.

Josh