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If that is the amount of pressure you were applying I would say that is way too much. Take a look at the rolling x or the x with the blade at a 45 degree angle.... or a combination of the two. Maybe...

Begging your pardon but that doesn't make sense to me. :shrug: If you are using a consistent stroke and angle it shouldn't matter which hone you are on IMO. The bevel is set and then then followed on...

I have been thinking about your problem. From the way you describe it I can tell that you have done some studying in the Wiki and that is good. I was lucky enough to have a forum member who knows his...