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09-15-2018, 11:19 PM #1Senior Member
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Found hone. What is it?
I saw a hone at a yard sale, but didn’t buy it. Box said “Norton #1 Washita”. What is this home and should I go back tomorrow? Thanks for the knowledge.
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09-15-2018, 11:35 PM #2Senior Member
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Yes, go back-that's a classic Arkansas hone. The Norton-branded Arks are considered great quality stones; I've got a boxed Norton TransArk that I love.
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Go for it, B. I love my Washita, its a butterscotch color.
Can be a cutter, or a finisher of around 8-10000 grt., by playing with different lubes n such.Mike
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+1 to what they said. And please post pics of your new acquisition
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I agree. A Norton no.1 Washita is an excellent bevel-setter.
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09-16-2018, 06:32 PM #6Senior Member
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Ugh. Too late.
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09-17-2018, 01:29 AM #7Senior Member
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That doesn’t surprise me as they are a collectible hone not mined anymore and you can only get the vintage ones. Along with that, many “groups” of people use them- outdoor enthusiasts, woodworkers, us, etc.
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