Optimum grit for steel list

I don't think the grit is important. If you are using the same steel dimension and sharpening at the same angles you are going to get a micro-edge that is different with each type of steel but I think you might need a high magnification instrument to see the difference.

What will be different is the amount of time or the number of sharpening strokes necessary with each type of steel at a specific grit to get the "burr". This will depend on the steel.
 
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