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The scratch pattern will correspond to the grit size of the stone regardless of the abrasive. The abrasive will determine how quickly the stone removes metal. The naniwa 220 is an exeption. Because...

I have not used that stone, but it's a water stone and made of silicon carbide, so it probably removes metal very efficiently. Also, I trust Lee Valley products; I don't think he would sell something...

You may want to try the shapton 220 before purchasing. It cuts slowly and has poor feedback. The naniwa 220 cuts faster, has better feedback and forms a thick slurry that polishes. They are both...