I think vintage vs new comes in to play when you are dealing with actual manufactured items.

For example, the vintage norton stones apparently have some magic that makes the axemen scream 'YEAAAHHHH!"

Quote Originally Posted by zib View Post
Yes, Thank you, That the answer I'm looking for. Ive read time and time again, that Vintage is better. It is not. It has nothing to do with. It depends on the stone. You are right, Vintage is cool, and Collectible. I agree.