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One statement I have posted multiple times about the Grit Ratings, vs Micron rating vs Comparisons between these

There is only one "Truth" about the ratings that are stamped on hones,,, that...

Yes... Microscopes do tell a good story, and are an invaluable tool in these endeavors, but sadly they are useless in telling us anything about "Feel" Other then the most glaringly obvious issues...

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But it does nothing to answer Bill's question, the part you are missing is that we (including Bill) are all more then well aware of the science and your summation..

What he is asking is why,...

In this context your assumption about the two hones would be wrong, Bill was rather specific on his question and summation, the "Science" about Polish, Grit, and Sharpness, are obvious, but...

Bill I agree, the 1-5-10 Chosera system is fast and accurate as all get out, but I still would rather shave off of either the Norton 8k or the Naniwa SS 8k even the Shapton 8k ...
The Chosera 1-5-10...