Thread: Some hones you may want to have a look at...

I have no affiliation with this seller, except that I bought a charnley forrest from them last night:

La Dressante, yellow coticule, Belgium razor hone - eBay (item 220659193277 end time Sep-02-10 19:17:03 PDT)

Tam O'Shanter (TOS) Scotch razor hone, sharpening stone - eBay (item 220659195918 end time Sep-02-10 19:26:06 PDT)

Japanese Honyama-awasedo razor hone, sharpening stone - eBay (item 220659211531 end time Sep-02-10 20:25:31 PDT)

Here's the charnley I bought, if I got screwed, please be kind enough to let me know...

Charnley Forest razor hone/sharpening oilstone - eBay (item 220659198970 end time Aug-23-10 20:56:44 PDT)

All of those hones are from Mac. I have purchased from him before with no problems what-so-ever. A tad interesting Mac is getting rid of his natural hones.

I don't think you got screwed.

I've been talking to a few others via pm and they think I did ok as well. I am out of HAD & RAD money or would entertain the others listed above...

Mac is a Great Person. I think you are very lucky to get Charnley for that price.
They go above 350.00 at the moment.

The price is why I was concerned, but the numerous praise I have heard about Mac is impressive...now I'm really excited about the purchase!

That's a peach at that price, an investment even! And it has a lid to the box which is rarer, most come in a half box.

Mac's a great guy, I wouldn't let mine go that easily!

I just found out that the price is what he gave for it when he bought it. Impressive huh? He could have gotten twice that for it...

Originally Posted by shooter74743

I just found out that the price is what he gave for it when he bought it. Impressive huh? He could have gotten twice that for it...

Yea, that it is Mac. He is not a profit monger. He is very honest and a stand up guy. When I purchased stuff from Mac he charged me what he paid for it.
It is most certainly an honor doing business and knowing Mac.

Here's an email I just got from him thru ebay, he sounds like someone I would like to know:

If, after you recieve your Charnley and are in any way unhappy, let me know. I will take it back with a full refund, without hessitation. The Charnley Forest, is an exceptionally rare hone, but it takes time to master its full finishing capabilities.
As for the price i sold the hone for, i sold it for what i paid for it, a year ago...i dont sell for profit.
Be well and good luck,

Mac


If I had the $$$, I'd probably order another by that response and those from you guys.

Thanks for the post! The Turkey oilstone is now mine!