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I do slurry only, and I find that with no slurry I do not get smoother edge.
I am getting a much finer stone and will see how it works then.
For synthetics if I use slurry its for faster work but I...

Jnats can be used with slurry and the edge does not dull. I realize that most people do not own those stones but I think its worth mentioning.
@ OP
Kitayama is a weird stone, the grit breaks down...