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i will be buying a norton as it's a respected name and are consistent stones and the price is the same for a bigger surface in a convenient combo stone. i will buy it from lee valley as i can get it...

are these stones offered by lee valley comparable to the nortons?

4000 grit (7" x 2.5" x 0.5")
http://www.leevalley.com/wood/page.aspx?c=2&p=56542&cat=1,43072,43071&ap=1

8000 grit (7" x 2.5"...