Thread: Need help Identifying this hone.

Found this at my Uncles Barn.
Ohio just south of Canton.
He says it was his grandpas or great granpas.
I wanted to think Coticule. Its harder then any coti I have.
See saw marks and dark is how it was found. Pics are all post lapping.
Great finisher with water.



Any input would be appreciated

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

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?

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

Originally Posted by HARRYWALLY

That stone looks big Jonathan. Whats the size?

8.5cm by 19cm