A little assistance please

I was watching a show yesterday, Modern Marvels, and it was all about sharpening. Showed all kinds of awesome computer graphics and discussed edge grinds, heat treat, and sharpening tools.

I saw a barber using a smooth combo stone to sharpen his straight razor, brown on one side and black on the other. (He used water on it). He then used a canvas/leather barber strop to finalize his work. I want a stone like this! It was more square than rectangular. Anyone know where I can find one? I have searched the web to no avail. :mad:

Did you see him use both side of the stone?

Otherwise, it's possible the black side could have been a slate material. :shrug:

If he did use both sides, it very well could have been a 4K Blue Belgian and a 8K Yellow Belgian. I could be wrong, but I'm not sure if they sell these in a "combination" form anymore. I think they used to. :shrug:

Here is a source for the Belgians. You will notice that the Yellow Belgians have a slate stone attached:

http://www.theperfectedge.com/belgian.shtml

Otherwise, I can't help. Good luck.

Regards,

Steve

Yep. He used both sides, then moved to the stropping of the razor

Your description of the hone used sounds a lot like a combo hone made by the American Hone Company. I have one, called the " Reliance" hone - black on one side, reddish on the other. Unfortunately they are no longer made, but there may be others similar out there.


Scott

Well I'd love to have one....if anyone hears anything, give a shout! Thanks!

Frictionites fit this description. I also have one labeled "Al's sharpening hone" that is two different artificial grits--one brown and one tan. In performance, I would say it is comparable to any of my coticules.