Thread: Can Someone explain to me the different Swatys

Ok so i bought a swaty (pics will come soon) and it had a more tan almost like a copper look then the ones ive seen, also it had 2 lines franz swaty then marburg, austria, its in really good shape, i know i dont have pics up yet but r there swaty ripoffs, i only ask cause its in pretty good condition, and the difference in color, if anyone can help out with any info on it would be greatly appreciated again i apologize for not having pics yet

Swaty's vary in grit and cutting speed; I think there are a few members who know the general trends based on the actual writing on the hone. The colors vary a bit, and they change color when you lap them. If you can post pictures, someone may be able to give you a good idea of how your particular Swaty will behave.

Here is one thread and here is another with everything you might want to know about the history of Swaty but were afraid to ask. Using them is a different story but this is enough for now. BTW, a Marburg Swaty ought to be a good one.

Cool, thanks guys ill be checking those threads out and reading up!!!!!!!!!

I had one of those (same writing) and I think it performed as well/almost as well as the more famous Wahring bei Wien ones so. Nice find!

I have several, 3 line, 2 line, The long, the short. They're hard as hell. That's why I bought a D8XX. I hate chips, I finally lapped them out, no easy feat. believe me.
I found if you take them to 1000 grit wet sandpaper. The original color comes back.
I usually keep a long gray and a short brown out. I find no difference, except that each side of the Swaty is slightly different....

Here is a bit from the instructions that came with a long swaty that I got new in the box.