Thread: Are you kidding me OR WHAT ????

Originally Posted by Jimbo

I don't want to start some "Coti War" here, but even if that is the "best" coticule brand, the issue still remains for me that you are talking about something I would consider a pre polishing stone.

I guess I am perhaps missing something with regards coticules in general - I've had a few but by no means very many - perhaps I am just ignorant of the kinds of edges they can produce. But as it sits at the moment, whenever I read anything about coticules as a final finisher I just think of that old fairy tale: The Emperor's New Clothes.

James.

I do not think you are missing anything, I agree too, coticules =prepolishers for me, I like to use mine for bevel setting on kamisori.
I will believe the Salm Rock hype when someone sends me one to try it to see for myself.

At that price, professional honing.... twice a year for OMG I should live that long.

With modern man made hones for a lot less this is almost silly. This cost
covers a full stack of top of the line Shapton GlassHones and they are the expensive ones
out there...

The picture was astounding... it looked three times bigger than it was.

May the new owner enjoy....

yeah i cant belive the price it went for i thought i had it sniped at 225 i put it in and bam it hit 709 i all most droped my phone wow who every one that stone over pay for it . im a stone collector and could not justify to myself that price.

Originally Posted by niftyshaving

The picture was astounding... it looked three times bigger than it was.

Yeah, I didn't even notice the thing is 6"x1.5". What a trip ! Look at the bid history and it is the usual seller's dream. Two individuals dueling it out for the obscure object of desire they can't live without. Below is one of the photos from the listing;

My blue yellow combo sold for 185 on the bay.
I really should start putting some hyperbole in my ads.

I'd like to think whatever the selling price ended up being was more a result of the need for exclusivity, than the belief that the stone is that much more incredible than others. As Jimmy said, he had one. I know of three other guys who had or have one. So there's 4 people across 3 forums? The rarity is what I'm getting at. JMHO.

Originally Posted by regularjoe

I'd like to think whatever the selling price ended up being was more a result of the need for exclusivity, than the belief that the stone is that much more incredible than others. As Jimmy said, he had one. I know of three other guys who had or have one. So there's 4 people across 3 forums? The rarity is what I'm getting at. JMHO.

I have no doubt there's probably a lot of truth in what you say. And if that is what this buyer wanted then they certainly not only got it, but also went a good way to ensuring they stay rare!! At that sort of price I doubt many out there could afford one, let alone want one

James.

I hope that it doesn't need lapping. If it does then that little salamander on top of the stone is history.

i was out at $708.99

just a reminder that something is only worth what someone is willing to pay ...

i have 3 coticules coming this week and got the bug bite !!! but it would have to be a huge bug bite to count out that coin !! but then again if i had that kinda play $ id buy a lot of things that most would think is over priced ..lol

I quite like a coticle edge but that price is lunacy.