It works nicely? Because the edge has a higher polish than when I started.
Desired result? A bit more polish.
Why 6u? It is a bit higher than the Lansky "Blue Sapphire" I usually use prior to stropping with black then green compounds. I'm using Bark River brand compounds. I've used compounds sold at big boxes...Sears, etc. and find the BK compound to be better...perhaps a higher percentage of grit to wax compared to the others I've tried.
I notice some metal residue on the diamond paste strop so I guess it is working as the residue means it is removing some surface material as it polishes.
I use a Lansky system with a combination of diamond, Arkansas and ceramic hones to sharpen followed by stropping for the final edge.
I wanted to "try" diamond paste and considered the 6u a reasonable step after the green compound.
I don't feel the need or desire, thus far hehehe, to go any farther...the edge on my ZT770cf has a nice polish. To test the cutting edge I use paper from telephone books...if the edge cuts cleanly and smoothly without any "grabs" I consider it sharp...I use a microscope, at work, to inspect my work...honestly not a great idea in general because I never remove every micro marks???...need a more accurate word...but the edge tops arm hair and slices through telly book paper at all points I use without grabs...sharp and shiny enough for me.