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Eric,

In theory, I agree with you. In practice, I haven't seen any problems using the smaller DMT hone on my Norton. I lapped it a couple of days ago using circular and twisting back-and-forth...

Eric,

I'm not sure how the 600-grit would work. I have tried the 1200, and it develops a very strong suction... The 600 would probably be a little better. I'm not sure it's necessary, though. I've...

Doh! :)

Josh

Definitely get the plain one. I got one with round holes because it was cheaper and lighter, but the continuous hone cuts faster because there's a lot more diamond. It's a little more expensive, but...

A DMT diamond hone. :D

I haven't tried a Norton flattening stone, and the "how do you flatten the flattening stone" dilemma was the main thing that pushed me to try a DMT instead. No complaints...

I'll be using my 320 on your barber hones. :) Unless you decide to buy the DMT yourself instead--a good move if you'll be flattening a lot of rocks.

I asked Howard the same question, and he...