Originally Posted by
Gamma
Applying pressure to the blade to force it to contact the stone will cause more problems than it solves. Doing so may seem to temporarily 'fix' the issue - but if you think about the blades geometry, and what happens if you flex or stress the blade to make contact - you'll see that somewere up the line your downward pressure at the heel will negatively affect the bevel, spine, edge, or all three. You can't just press in one place without exerting force in other areas - the blade is too stiff for that to work correctly.
Depending on the actual cause of the issue - a rolling x-stroke, use of a narrow hone, or a combination of both of those options, could be a better solution.