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I dunno but if you're making a mess maybe you're using too much slurry or water etc.
The only mess I get is on top of the hone unless I'm ripping & tearing into a beat up old edge to find good...

OP , What's your goal ?
I sometimes do a few strokes dry on my finest Jnat as a touchup a la barber hone but otherwise always use water when honing.