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The bottom really doesn't matter, but it certainly doesn't look flat on top. I'd contact either DMT or the place you bought it for a refund. IIRC, they guarantee flat within a rather small margin.

It is also possible that while lapping you are spending more time on the middle of your hones than the edges. As already mentioned, checking the DMT for flatness would be a good idea.

A non-flat...