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    Well I got it today, definitely a thuringian of Escher quality but man is it small! I am glad I didn't buy the other two. I am sure it is my inexperience to a point but I really do prefer a longer stone. It is not so much the width (1 inch) but more thein length, at just 5 inches. I can see where it would be a good travel stone for touch ups but might prefer my dubl duck or natural bout. As most of you know I have been looking very hard for a longer stone but have had no luck. My first time not being able to buy something. Man! A good lesson though I am sure. I will just have to bide my time, unless someone out there knows of one...........

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    Quote Originally Posted by midstream View Post
    Well I got it today, definitely a thuringian of Escher quality but man is it small! I am glad I didn't buy the other two. I am sure it is my inexperience to a point but I really do prefer a longer stone. It is not so much the width (1 inch) but more the length, at just 5 inches. I can see where it would be a good travel stone for touch ups but might prefer my dubl duck or natural bout. As most of you know I have been looking very hard for a longer stone but have had no luck. My first time not being able to buy something. Man! A good lesson though I am sure. I will just have to bide my time, unless someone out there knows of one...........
    I hear you. I am bidding my time as well.

    If you want to part with this little gem let me know!

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    Over time I have come to prefer the narrow, short hones. I like them short because there is less chance of making a mistake in my stroke. Especially on the "away" stroke where I have tended to lift the edge of the razor.
    Randolph Tuttle, a SRP Mentor for residents of Minnesota & western Wisconsin

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