Coarse Waterstone Suggestions?

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edwdixon5

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I just ordered an Arashiyama 1000 and plan to match it up with the same brand of 6000. I was wondering what might be a fitting complement to complete my entry into waterstones. I'm guessing it'd be something between 200 and 500 grit. Any suggestions or cautions?
 
Naniwa Omura 150 would be a nice addition. I don't know if I would rate it as coarse as 150 grit but it cuts at a good pace and refines the edge enough to make the jump to 1k. It will also mesh well with the Arashiyama stone type.
 
Thanks, knifenut1013. Reading your posts and watching your vids are what sold me on the Arashiyamas. Would the Beston 500 and Chosera 400 be contenders as well?
 
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They would but they are different kind of stones and will produce more scratch and less kasumi polish.
 
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