Thread: Worth the second look!

I frequent a local auction house. They do on-line also.
The good thing is that I can view the stuff before bidding on-line.
I do suggest a second look before deciding an old crusty hone is not worth the effort. It looked like a used oil stone of fine grit. I could not see the labels originally. The stone felt smooth to a finger nail scrape.
Auction house photo:

The second big one I have found in the wild...almost 10 inches and a Light green on the end label.

The labels were hidden and protected inside the soft wood box which was hand made; as you can see by the wood auger marks in the box.

I removed the stone by letting it set under running hot water for a few minutes; then I tapped the box, upside down, alternating each end of the wood against the sink edge, with the stone free of the sink, until the stone worked its way out of the box. I had the other hand below the box to catch the rock upon its exit.

How much did I pay...We don't give estimates here...

Good hunting!!
~Richard
PS this is just one way to check out a stone that you can hold in your hand. And one way to get the stone out of a base/box.

Something happened to the pics, can't view them.

Should work again this time...
Thanks!
~Richard

Sometimes i read these threads and find a whole new hatred for members here...LOl JK I love these stories, even though the never happen for me.

Congrats on a great find.

Nice find. You seem to have a nose for them.

Dirty green rock in wooden box. I wouldn't be surprised if you were the only bidder Congratulations!

Nice find, that's a great story! I'm a firm believer in getting out and about, putting in the leg work, searching and hunting for razor stuff. Way to go!

Terrific find! Wow!!
Can't wait to hear the honing report.
Congratulations and enjoy!

Pete <:-}

Congratulations Richard, a great find. Thanks for showing sir.
MIke

Terrific find Richard!