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Sham:

Going only by pictures of Hindostan gravestones and the picture of the edge of your stone, I would venture to guess that your stone is a Hindostan. Please describe the characteristics of the stone you have in relation to honing. What grit would you classify it as? Fast or slow cutter? etc.

Thanks Sham. Nice stone.

Chris L

I would be very interested in the results of if you lapped it on a 220, 320, 600 (or some other numbers) grit stone. And please don't just lap length wise, get some diagonal/sideways scratches in there. I'm interested to see whether my (/our?- I think a few agree) theory holds up about the monolithic/bonded abrasive distinction.

Posted this link in another thread but for those who didn't see it there, you can find some good information concerning the characteristics of Hindostan Whetstones at the bottom of this page The Indiana Stone and Building Industry, 1886

Regards,
Alex

Excellent link Alex! Thanks for sharing, now I can try to find those places and see if I can get me some of that the next time I go to Indiana!

The only other places I have found info on these is in grave stones and I couldn't just break off a hunk to take home......the little voices inside my head argued a while, but the one with the Halo won in the end.

Originally Posted by ChrisL

Sham:

Going only by pictures of Hindostan gravestones and the picture of the edge of your stone, I would venture to guess that your stone is a Hindostan. Please describe the characteristics of the stone you have in relation to honing. What grit would you classify it as? Fast or slow cutter? etc.

Thanks Sham. Nice stone.

Chris L

Chris L
i need a little time i will try at least 3 razor's and let you guys know the result's. thank You

Somewhere around here Tbird

Originally Posted by kevint

If you should read the original text you will find the term Novaculite is not a scientific term or limited to Arkansas stone.

While Orange stone is compact it is classed as a sandstone. Those which produce concodial fractures, show transparent edges are novaculites.

My guess is this stone is a novaculite variety too.

We are used to seeing select grade novaculite whetstones, in which the manufacturer has cut and processed only the flawless raw stone into quality whetstones.

The stone above looks weathered and flawed, properly collected above the ground (after being exposed to the elements for hundreds of years), then using basic tools it was milled, lapped and knapped into a rough rectangular shape.

I believe it is old (mid-late 1800’s?) and primitively made but must be a great stone because someone more recently (early 1900’s?)took the time and effort to make a well made wooden box to house it in.

Hi_ bud_ gl ,If you hold it up to sunlight, are the edges translucent?
Nice to have a stone like that.

Below is example of similar looking novaculite stone in the “raw”

This is an unknown stone but claimed to be charnley forest. Actually is probably Arkansas.
Fracturing looks similar
Charnley Forrest hone natural razor sharpening stone?? - eBay (item 120465549112 end time Sep-05-09 12:59:42 PDT)

Sorry to say that stone is trash.

I know it is trash but the way the edges are cracked seemed similar to yours.