I have one of these I use on various hones. Have not had any problems, of course it is well broken in now.
http://www.amazon.com/DMT-3-inch-Di..._3?ie=UTF8&s=industrial&qid=1296663321&sr=8-3
I have a DMT W7C. I just dislike how it roughens the surface and changes the feedback from the stone a bit. I depend a lot on the feedback from the stone when honing.