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Bill
Sounds like a whole sharpening system all rolled into one. Nice work.

Alex

James
I also learned from So-san about the diamond nagura (DN) years ago, and my worn out Atoma's have tamed many a hard stone. I know that JNS does not recommend using a diamond plate for raising a...

Stefan
Well said, no harm is trying the diamond plate, better if it is slightly worn down but any plate in the #600 or #1200 range is fine.
Good luck and Happy Holidays,
Alex

Brooksie967

Thanks for the overview and the tie-in with the Thuri. I have also found that under running water the edge can get kicked up a notch or two, and there is little chance of scratching....

Brooksie
In my book the tomonagura should be just slightly softer than the awasedo base stone. The tipping point is when the tomo will readily and without warning scratch the base stone, this is...

Yes, I believe you. And using a diamond plate will also leave shallow scratches which will do the same thing.
Alx

Lemur
What is happening with your blade is very common, not only in razors but in tools too. It is basically suction fighting against the forward motion of the blade as you push it. The suction is...