Barber hones characteristics

**gratewhitehuntr** · 07-06-2009, 04:21 PM

here are some comparing a Yugo Swaty and an Austrian Swaty
the Yugo is the larger, both are the same grit and I couldn't tell them apart in a blind test
sorry the pics are bad, it was before I learned whet the little flower means

EDIT
last one is hitting the left cheek with the right hand without blocking vision
LOL

**gratewhitehuntr** · 07-06-2009, 04:49 PM

editing..................................

**Oldengaerde** · 07-09-2009, 10:54 AM

The information this old ad provides is interesting and seems relevant to this topic, so I unscrupulously copied the picture from eBay were it is for sale - I do hope not to be breaking any forum rules here:

**Gunner777** · 07-09-2009, 03:41 PM

There are some great old ads on ebay. I know I've picked up several and framed them and have them hanging in the old shave den. Pretty neat stuff:-)

**Oglethorpe** · 07-09-2009, 04:13 PM

I have Gunner's old Swaty. I used it on a W&B 11/16 that was starting to tug a little. About 15 laps and then stropped on canvas and leather and my old edge was back. I think it's satisfactory for me.

Thanks again Phil!

**Gunner777** · 07-09-2009, 04:18 PM

Hey I'm glad it's working well for ya:-) Your very welcome sir!

**hi_bud_gl** · 07-09-2009, 04:59 PM

I had connection problems that is why will post 2 hones to day.
first one C MON HONE. I LOVE this one. 2-3 strokes on the hone razor back in previous condition. you can use another side for sharpening purposes. This is very handy and small stone. Pike strop hone i put picture of the instructions only couple passes gl.

**McWolf1969** · 07-09-2009, 05:05 PM

Question...i remember reading that the Swaty hones, may have different grits on each side...is that true?

Thanks,
Mac

**hi_bud_gl** · 07-09-2009, 05:16 PM

I haven't seen swaty with that way but have seen other barber hones(should have one) with similar notes. use another side first then labeled side(usually finer) . By looking at the stone you can 't figure it out because colors are both side same.hope this helps.

**McWolf1969** · 07-09-2009, 05:19 PM

That helps alot...i will experiment with the barber hones i have.
Thanks Sham,
Mac

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