Another Hone ID thread

**doorsch** · 02-27-2015, 08:07 PM

So guys another small riddle i would appreciate if it could be solved ;-)

I got this stone last week from france. It was in an older wooden Box...after lapping it showed a khaki/green colored pattern....

During lapping the stone, it appeared to be a hard one comparable to Arkansas/Washita stones, a bit less hard.

Slurry reminded me to a tiny note of sulphur. I firstly thought on a turkey Oilstone but this one has totally different identifiers. It does not have the typical inclusions which sometimes appear on the turkey stone, it also does not have the fractured structure which gives the possibility that the turkey stones can be soaked/cooked in oil.

The stone i got is totally compact and closed and feels very very smoth. I created slurry, also here totally different things happen. Nearly no abrasive reaction, the slurry feels very very fine. Not really any darkening or metall removement....

Actually i have to say that i have no clue ;-)

**adrspach** · 02-28-2015, 10:12 PM

Welcome in the club. I have one which look very same for some time now purchased in UK

**doorsch** · 02-28-2015, 10:24 PM

Originally Posted by adrspach

Welcome in the club. I have one which look very same for some time now purchased in UK

How are youre experiences with the stone ?
It seems to be fine enough as a finishing stone, it polishes the bevel quite well. Shave was quite sharp and good but for me not smooth enough...

I used water with slurry, water, oil and glycerine...the glycerine with water seems to work the best way

**adrspach** · 02-28-2015, 10:41 PM

To honest with you I have just tried to lap it and put it aside. Was not even sure if is not manmade.

**doorsch** · 03-01-2015, 01:17 AM

Originally Posted by adrspach

To honest with you I have just tried to lap it and put it aside. Was not even sure if is not manmade.

Yeah agreed that it looks like a certain made made stone, looking closer it has some indicators not beeing man made....

On the broken corner it has a natural steucture, also the inclusions within this marbled texture does look to inconsistent for a men made stone...

Can you add some shots of yours here?

**gooser** · 03-01-2015, 03:18 AM

I don't know nothing about it but it is a good looking stone !

**eKretz** · 03-01-2015, 04:06 AM

I'm doubtful that it's man-made if it's slow. One sure trademark of a synth stone is that they are never slow.

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