Hi everyone,

First a quick hello. This is my first post to the forum. I've got hold of my great gandfather's straight razor, and am in the process of restoring it and learning how to hone and use it. Should be an interesting project,

I have come across an ebay seller (open_razor) offering remarkably cheap razor hones:

sharpening stone 8000 Grit , ceramic whetstone - eBay Strops, Sharpeners, Shaving, Vanity, Perfume Shaving, Collectibles. (end time 15-Dec-09 10:23:41 AEDST)

and

New Chinese Water Hone Waterstone for straight razor - eBay, Barber Shop Shaving, Vanity Perfume Grooming, Collectables. (end time 27-Dec-09 01:30:20 AEDST)

I am wondering if anyone has purchased either of these, and what their experience was with them. Any advice would be very much appreciated.

Many thanks in advance,
J.