Originally Posted by
Geezer
American Hone Company was a major maker of most of the Barber Hones in this country and some that we think are from other countries. The company was started by folks from the old country in Olean NY. and moved to Moravia, IA. and was active into the late 80's.
The hones were from ~6K grit to about a usable 15K.
Yours looks a bit rough so i would test it after lapping with a 8K edge and only a couple strokes on a side of the blade. Look at the edge with at least 40 power to see what the stone did to the edge. Lighter side was normally the fine.
I shall PM you with more info.
~Richard