Thread: Abrasive Grit Comparison Sheet

Originally Posted by yuzuha

....Anyway, while on the subject of hones,
I ran into someone over on Blade forums about 4 years ago and we were talking about a company in Moravia Iowa that made "Frictionite" razor hones in the early 1900's.

Anyone know if anyone has ever duplicated these (I know they sold the recipe but the original buyer was unable to duplicate them) or found anything that works like them? I've always wondered how they would compare to a natural Japanese stone.

http://straightrazorpalace.com/advan...different.html

Pages 5 and 6 mention the same hones and might have some info you don't have on the Frictionite hones.....I know nothing, just remembered seeing the name.