OK as I said I would. Here are the pics of some of my Norton stones. (I bet you can't even tell what one is over 40+ years of use and 1000s of blades done. The grit is not marked on these (except my japanese water stones for a real razor) also I use a hone steel (2-4 passes) to finish off the blade. 2 of these are 400-600 stones, and the Big one I use for swords. There is a difference in feel from my old one. I think it had a finer grit, or its just worn in after being used so long it just puts on a hair popin edge. If ya have any other questions feel free to ask away. These things work!!! edgy :thumbup: