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02-01-2019, 10:31 PM #1Senior Member
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A Rare Washita Hone
Rare to me, at least. I have never seen a vintage Pike/Norton Washita that wasn’t used at all so when I saw this one I had to have it. If you have any in your collection please show me a picture!
The problem is, as most people know, when you use these stones they quickly discolor so I am now stuck with a stone that I love but can’t hone on unless I want a “slightly used” Washita which just isn’t the same! Now I have plenty of other pike/norton Washita stones to hone on but still. It seems like a waste of money but then again it is beautiful ....... dilemma indeed.
Either way I wanted to share it with everyone here that cares to look.
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Beautiful, Dilemma indeed!!!! Wow I haven't seen one NOS like this, lightly used yes but this is perfection!!
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wow! all i can say,, dont want that dilema
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02-02-2019, 04:58 AM #6Senior Member
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Very white. By not using it, you have definitely entered the collector realm, if you haven't done so already. Probably best to leave it like that for posterity in any case as my labelled Pike lily white is seriously yellowed like my teeth.
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The label is the exact same as the one in the first post. Just missing the corner and nearly transparent from resting on an oily stone for decades. I can post a pic later when I get home.
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O.K I got you. That looks like a lily white as it is very pure with a small amount of light modleing. With your description that you can shave with it goes along with it too. Good chances it is one. I love mine! I hope you do to.
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