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I can try to answer this one from a tool room/machining perspective. The following applies to hand-lapping steel (on a steel/iron lapping plate), I assume it also applies to hand-lapping a hone.
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Sorry, I confused your meaning. I thought you meant the labeling on the paper (I have some paper using both labels), as opposed to using it dry.

I'll bet the Norton lap with dry paper...

According to a 3M abrasive specialist: WETORDRY and WET/DRY paper is exactly the same stuff, no need to keep looking if all you can find is WETORDRY. That distinction simply means the actual...

Twice the surface area means twice the diamonds available and more room to work the hone on. I prefer the larger size for flattening purposes.

If it was only for sharpening knives or razors I'd...

I have the 3"x8" model (D8C). It will cover twice the surface area of the 6" model.

Your call.

Try craftsmanstudio for the D8C, just look around.

Beyond the Norton you might want a finishing stone, fine barber hone, or a pasted paddle. Mostly a matter of personal preference.

When you...

I wouldn't hesitate to use a knife honed only on a DMT coarse. Many times I have done just that.

I like to finish, and sometimes even start, honing my knives on a 600 mesh fine. The coarse can set your knife bevels faster, and will give you a usable but slightly rough knife edge.

A current...

I'd say yes. You can do a lot more than just flatten stones w it.

I don't personally own one, but every post I've ever seen says to flatten it first.

All of the other waterstones I own have required it. Without exception.

I own a DMT D8C and it flattens a...