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Can't speak to the others, but I use 320 SiC loose grit. I would assume something like a 120 or 240 crystolon would work well. I would recommend staying away from the wet/dry. The loose grit and...

I believe you. I've done it myself also, but I prefer a synthetic only because it's a lot less work - the Washita will certainly set a bevel if it's kept refreshed, but for me it's extra work I don't...

That oughta' do it. Just got to refresh the surface every time though to get that speed back.

Definitely not. That's one area that manmade has nature beat.

Do NOT use water on a Washita stone if you want it to keep cutting instead of glazing. For very fine stones like black or translucent Arks water can work. It is detrimental to the stone's cutting...