Thread: Buying a stone locally, as opposed to through internet?

You can also try a local Woodworking store. A lot of them sell full-size and range waterstones for sharpening tools.

Good luck!

I have been to many antique shops around Los Angeles. Most of these store owners know by now that wetshaving is pretty popular. I've been to a few shops where I'd find coticules those rare charnleys. few Escher hones, and many many barber hones. Most of those were on the bay at auction or they had top dollar prices if sold on site. Kinda sucks but hey everyone needs that extra cash now a days right. The only time I have been lucky enough to find a coticule and a small charnley was at a yard sale about two hours away from here. It was across the street from a relatives house. My girl came back saying there was an old man selling knives and razors. I jumped on it. Turns out he was a local barber that had retired about 20 years back. He was really cool with the fact that I was into straight razors... Old man let me have'm practically free. I sat there talking with him for almost an hour... Anyways. I'd say you're better off finding something online. My 2cents anyway. Might have better luck in your area..