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Kevint,

then the impression is that the Iyo dish no more than similar grit stones?

The other question is, do you get an Iyo that is all white for consistency or with all the colors because they...

Ok, I have read those threads and realized I have no clue (my kids know this already) where I read that the Iyoto dishes easily.

OTOH, I have done some reading on various sword polishing sites...

Someone would ask... I am not sure if these are the ones to which I was referring (don't have time to re-read them now):

Anyone using Japanese natural waterstones? - Woodwork Forums

Natural...

I mostly agree with Ian here, but that doesn't mean I'll stop looking.

The Iyo has a chance. The fact that it dishes for woodworkers shouldn't necessarily bother us because we don't use the...

I did some reading on the Iyo and (at least on the woodworker's forum) has been noted to dish easily. 330mate.com gives it a 3 of 5 which would make it similar to the Aoto (maybe a little harder).
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