Originally Posted by
JimmyHAD
The only other native hone from your neck of the woods that I am aware of is the Charnley Forest. This is of course an antique now. I managed to acquire one from a UK antique dealer but it is too slow cutting for my tastes.
There is also the Scottish Tam O'Shanter and the Dalmore Blue. These may still be mined on a limited basis. I'm not sure. They are more suited to honing razors and some people like them very much. I have a set of them and I am still using them once in awhile but I haven't really gotten to know them well enough yet.
Then there is the Water Of Ayr, also a Scots hone and one that I am actively seeking in a 6x2 or 8x2" size.
If anyone orders the DT from Ingo-Jones be aware that it may take some time to receive it. Mine took about 6 weeks from the time I ordered it until it came to my door. I am in the USA so if you are in UK perhaps it won't be as long. I have the impression that they process the hones as the orders are received rather then keeping a large stock readily at hand.