Thread: Need help Identifying this hone.

I think man made coti. I have 3. They are pretty good finishers.

Originally Posted by doorsch

Either a Coti or one of the men made Coticules i think

Originally Posted by Dcaddo1

I think man made coti. I have 3. They are pretty good finishers.

Going by the side view picture, I am very much inclined to say that this is not a man made stone.

I have the same and its a very good stone and fast . mine is medium hard and is very fast on slurry amazing edge and finish on water
Great stone q it is coticule of some kind , indeed

What does the back look like when slurried? Does it look like slate? I still think man made coti. You could always try the acid test on it.

First a huge thank-you to all members who responded.
I see small brown flecks in the matrix of this stone.
When I make a slurry it is lacking the milky feel of a real coti.
Yes the look and saw marks are questions that dont add up
I believe based on members input and the 3 real coti I have that this stone is manmade.
Its one heck of a man made coti.
I couldnt have sorted this out without you.
Thank-you

That stone looks big Jonathan. Whats the size?

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

That stone looks big Jonathan. Whats the size?

8.5cm by 19cm

Manmade or not it behaves very good on razors and the size is very good

Originally Posted by ultrasoundguy2003

First a huge thank-you to all members who responded.
I see small brown flecks in the matrix of this stone.
When I make a slurry it is lacking the milky feel of a real coti.
Yes the look and saw marks are questions that dont add up
I believe based on members input and the 3 real coti I have that this stone is manmade.
Its one heck of a man made coti.
I couldnt have sorted this out without you.
Thank-you

The brown flecks are another dead giveaway of the man made coti. Mine also have saw marks identical to yours. Two of the three I have came with the slate side dished, I've tried the slate and it works ok. I've seen one that was boxed and labeled by Pike but I can't remember what they called it. I'll see if I can dig it up later.

Originally Posted by Dcaddo1

The brown flecks are another dead giveaway of the man made coti. Mine also have saw marks identical to yours. Two of the three I have came with the slate side dished, I've tried the slate and it works ok. I've seen one that was boxed and labeled by Pike but I can't remember what they called it. I'll see if I can dig it up later.

That makes sense. The straights and the strop are all medium grade quality. Hone would match the same quality. Thank-you if you get pictures that would be corroborating evidence. Great fake coti I must say. My slate is flat. Its family so I promised to give it back once i finished using it.Sentimental value and family trump hones. Plus I can go and visit and use it anytime I wish. I love my family and sharing thank-you again for input.