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  1. 07-03-2009, 04:38 AM #1
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    Default We've been seeing alot of these lately...

    This is a stone i recently aquired...
    I'm guessing its a Charnley Forest, but i could use some confirmation/disagreement, from the experts.

    The stone is olive green with maroon/purple swirls in it. It laps fairly easy, (compared to Arkansas,) and produces a milky substrate.

    Dimensions: 9.5"x2.25"x1", (24x5.5x2.8cm.)

    Input/comments are very welcome. Is this a finishing stone? If so, what other stones would you compare it to?

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    Mac
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  2. 07-03-2009, 04:56 AM #2
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    It looks like a Charnley Forest to me. I have one and it is a very fine finishing hone. I have been told that it leaves a slightly sharper and smoother edge than an Escher (which I do not have). I shave directly off of mine and am very pleased with the results.
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  4. 07-03-2009, 12:13 PM #3
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    will you please post picture in dry condition. your description is a charnley forest stone but picture a little miss leading.
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  5. 07-03-2009, 06:30 PM #4
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    Default Dry pictures

    Sorry...i like seeing them wet. lol Here's some more pictures Sham.
    Im going to polish and shave on it today...any recomended number of passes on the hone, to start with?

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  6. 07-03-2009, 06:36 PM #5
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    most likely cf. middle picture gives more information. Try use with oil. light pressure and 30-100 laps will be plenty enough. it does give to blade very smooth shave. great find. have fun and enjoy
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  8. 07-03-2009, 06:41 PM #6
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    As Sham said it is hard to tell from photos. Here is an old thread with photos for comparison to yours and some dialogue that might help.
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  10. 07-03-2009, 06:59 PM #7
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    Thank you sirs, for the feedback. Much obliged!

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  11. 07-03-2009, 07:12 PM #8
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    When I photoshop the red cast away its credible.
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  13. 07-03-2009, 10:24 PM #9
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    Thanks Olivia.
    Does anyone know what these stones are made of? I will try googling, but thats not always reliable.
    It has an interesting feel to it. It kind of feels like a very hard bar of soap. lol
    Thanks,

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  14. 07-03-2009, 11:00 PM #10
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    They are natural, Mac!
    Slate of some kind. From Wales.
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