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10-30-2013, 01:11 PM #1Member
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I recently bought this hone and would like to have an experts opinion to whether it is a coticule; and if so what type please ?
The lines are not cracks but appear to be some other material in the stone !
Any comments welcomed
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10-30-2013, 01:44 PM #2Historically Inquisitive
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Definately a natural combo coticule, as to what type no clue!
The lines are manganese i think and should not affect the stone at all.Last edited by Martin103; 10-30-2013 at 01:55 PM.
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10-30-2013, 03:31 PM #3Senior Moderator
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You made a very nice find there. Coticules have a substantial following who swear by them. Enjoy the learning process. There are plenty of articles on proper use.
Bob
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10-30-2013, 08:28 PM #4Senior Member
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You got it for a nice price
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10-30-2013, 08:35 PM #5Member
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Yes, very pleased ! Originally Posted by Oscroft
You got it for a nice price
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10-30-2013, 08:46 PM #6Senior Member
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Nice combo. I do not think that those lines are manganese they are in my opinion more cracks/fissures which would not give you too much bother. Test it and you should see straight away.
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10-30-2013, 09:47 PM #7Senior Member
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I think Stefan is correct - not manganese lines.
A very nice score, well done!
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10-30-2013, 10:46 PM #8
yes, those are small cracks. Manganese is usually black.
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10-31-2013, 03:04 PM #9Member
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Many thanks Guys, you experts are probably correct about them being cracks ; but it does not appear to affect the overall smoothness when being used !
In fact I cannot even feel them with a nail, so still very happy.
Just got to learn to use it properly !!
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Just finished honing two razors and found the coticule great, really popping hairs before finishing on a Charnley.
Very,very pleased as this is the first time honing to shave ready !Siguy likes this.
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