Price vs Value?

[Magpie]

I'm bidding on a Fox razor hone on Ebay and have been outbid at 80 bucks. I'm trying to decide if its worth it to go any higher, or just save my money and buy something less collectible, and more usable. Like maybe a Jnat?

I have about 45 minutes to make up my mind to bid higher or not!

Opinions Please!

[holli4pirating]

I don't know what a Fox hone is. If it's a barber hone, I'd say it's worth about $35 max, but that's just what it's worth to me. If it's a finisher and it's at $80, I'd say give it a rest. That's more than the Naniwa 12k already, and with the Naniwa you know exactly what you are getting.

I'd be curious to see a link at some point so I know what you are talking about (if it's not a barber hone, then disregard my whole post).

[Magpie]

I'd be curious to see a link at some point so I know what you are talking about (if it's not a barber hone, then disregard my whole post).

Vintage Fox No.44 Razor Sharpening Water Stone / Hone - eBay (item 180467686799 end time Feb-16-10 14:24:50 PST)


Its kind of like an Esher hone I believe.

[Magpie]

And I HAVE an 8k Norton. but whats wrong with checking out new and unknown stones? =D

[holli4pirating]

Yup, disregard my last post. This auction is a mix of performance and collectability.

[Magpie]

Hi Holli, I'm a fellow upstater. Pleased to make your aquaintance.
Do you think you could offer me your opinion on this stone/price? I not so smart in this area.

[BeBerlin]

Did you read the "What hone(s) do I need?" article in the Wiki? People were perfectly fine with Norton 4/8k combo stones for something like USD 50 for many years. I'd rather shave with a razor that was honed by Lynn on one of these than with anything I have honed on one of my hones - it is practice that matters, not the hone.