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I'd reverse both of those points. First, I wouldn't try to get away from the scope but that choice is yours. There's information you can get from it and it's more likely to help than hurt. And I...

Are you using a microscope when honing? I suspect that under a microscope, you'd probably see chipping happening at that level as well. When I have this problem, I see it show up with a lousy, uneven...

All things being equal, overworking them on the hone is one cause and pressure is another. I'm not sure what your stone progression is at the moment but if you're trying to squeeze a little more...