Originally Posted by
ben.mid
It's great for fast material removal in the early stages, & i feel it can help reduce overhoning. I use it, & i think many of us do. I also do back & forth strokes for the same reason. Keep note of how many you do though, & match it on both sides, or you'll end up with an uneven bevel. Ensure you cover the entire length of the blade, for the same reason.
Before I move to another hone, I always finish off by doing standard laps though, & in the later stages, don't use it.