Thread: Washita..

Originally Posted by Badgister

Mike, have you forgotten me already? You bought that puma special from me recently
Solitarysoldier, you cleaned it up quite well. That rock is quite hard!

It’s just my way of politely saying are you sure that is a Washita stone. Unless I missed the Washita label it looks very similar to another type of natural stone from Canada IMHO.
Mike

Prior hone wear pattern indicates specific tool usage. Before lapping.


after lapping hard stone.


Amazing aggressive cutting action from this natural stone is faster that a Norton 4K.

Originally Posted by MODINE

It’s just my way of politely saying are you sure that is a Washita stone. Unless I missed the Washita label it looks very similar to another type of natural stone from Canada IMHO.
Mike

Prior hone wear pattern indicates specific tool usage. Before lapping.


after lapping hard stone.


Amazing aggressive cutting action from this natural stone is faster that a Norton 4K.

That looks almost identical to the stone I've got colour and all. Now I'm very confused on what I've got. Please enlighten me if you know what it is. It could be a washita or something else??

Originally Posted by MODINE

It’s just my way of politely saying are you sure that is a Washita stone. Unless I missed the Washita label it looks very similar to another type of natural stone from Canada IMHO.
Mike

Prior hone wear pattern indicates specific tool usage. Before lapping.


after lapping hard stone.


Amazing aggressive cutting action from this natural stone is faster that a Norton 4K.

Mike, I cannot be sure what type of stone it is. I had asked the gents in this forum, and the consensus seemed to suggest it is a washita.
But given it looks practically identical to your Canadian stone, and I bought it in an antique shop in the Montérégie region of Quebec an hour away from Magog, I would say your guess is better than mine.

This one pictured is a great natural mid-range stone from Canada, whatever it’s called. This is a good stone to use after 1K bevel set to prep edge for a natural progression. Use with oil or water. 5 to 10 passes with a razor will start to darken slurry. Use a good Coti after this stone to further improve edge.
Mike