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03-17-2020, 04:08 PM #1Senior Member
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Got a small Escher
It seems to be glued to the box. Does it mean there is no need to soak it before use, as I usually do with Jnats?
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03-17-2020, 04:23 PM #2Senior Member
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Thuri's do not need a soak.
Nice look stone!dimab likes this.
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I don't soak Eschers/thuris and I definitely don't soak Jnats with the exception of large nagura like Botan etc which are extremely thirsty.
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Looks like a Thuringian, Celebrated Water Hone. Not sure if they were affiliated with Escher & Co.
I just spray the top of mine with water as needed.- Joshua
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Eschers come under many different names, see this.
Originally Posted by JP5
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03-17-2020, 07:19 PM #6Senior Member
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Yea, you don’t need to soak, but most can easily be removed from the box. They were glued with hide glue, that is water soluble.
Just flood the bottom of the box with hot water and let sit a few minutes. Then tap down on the wood on the end with a small hammer while holding the stone box in the hand.
The lite shock will usually break it free with a couple blows. Or just wet and slurry in the box, wipe slurry off with a paper towel when finished honing.
Lap flat and bevel the edges.
Better pics of the label will confirm if it is a “labeled Escher”, but just that it was boxed and labeled, it is probably an Escher quality razor hone , which is all that matters.
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Yeah, the Celebrated Water Hone is an Escher for all intents and purposes. I got one from Steel some time back, and at 1x5," it's great for real curvy, smiling blades. Like the others said, no soaking needed. Just spray with water and maybe make a slurry, do 30 back and forth x-strokes diluting to water. Another 30 or so on plain water, lightening pressure as you go. 30 more of the same with a drop of dish soap in water, strop and shave. Probably the easiest natural hone to use out there, and it gives up buttery smooth edges!
There are many roads to sharp.
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03-18-2020, 08:49 PM #8Member
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Some had some Escher markings in the middle, but all of these were about the same size and quality, with some normal variations that can be found with Escher labeled thuris as well.
No need for soaking or to be removed from the box right now. Make sure it's flat and enjoy a nice stone.
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