Thread: Small New Thuringian

I showed Sham this picture when I got this hone a few weeks ago. Seller on B&B sold me one saying it was a Thuringian (NOS I think, I forgot). I haven't used the stone that much yet, it is a very small stone about an inch wide and four inches long. One side is rough and the side shown is glass smooth. Sham said it's colored like an Escher, I have a new Thuringian by Muller that is a lot dark than this. Anyone have these/ use these for polish? Slurry is white grey cream color and it smells like chalk.

I believe it is. Ought to be six inches long, though - it's a standard size.

Also, I got a loaner sitting right here that looks just like it.




Coincidentally, I had this pic saved with the 4-inch line superimposed in blue to show someone what a 1x4" would look like.

Yours does seem a little lighter than this one (that's a dark picture of the one I have, though), but since this was such a common size for M. Thuringians, I bet that's one.

(Plus, if I'm not mistaken, someone unloaded a bunch of these on B&B recently.)

I've had a few around that size, including a Celebrated Water Razor Hone. They've all been fairly light coloured compared to the photo's I've seen of the Muller's. Fantastic finishers. I used to use mine with slurry, but no longer do. I use it from wet to dry though.

Yeah, it's 1X6, I wasn't home with the stone when I posted. I check got home and checked it out. I will say if this beats my Naniwa 12K.

Originally Posted by northpaw

I believe it is. Ought to be six inches long, though - it's a standard size.

Also, I got a loaner sitting right here that looks just like it.




Coincidentally, I had this pic saved with the 4-inch line superimposed in blue to show someone what a 1x4" would look like.

Yours does seem a little lighter than this one (that's a dark picture of the one I have, though), but since this was such a common size for M. Thuringians, I bet that's one.

(Plus, if I'm not mistaken, someone unloaded a bunch of these on B&B recently.)

Originally Posted by ben.mid

I've had a few around that size, including a Celebrated Water Razor Hone. They've all been fairly light coloured compared to the photo's I've seen of the Muller's. Fantastic finishers. I used to use mine with slurry, but no longer do. I use it from wet to dry though.

Do you feel it finishes better when dry? I didn't even think of using the hone in a dry status. How do you compare it to other finishes you own? What else are you finishing with?

I borrowed the idea from Russel after reading his reviews ages ago, so have to give him due credit.

Here's one & the pattern he follows.

When i use mine, I do the majority of the strokes on a wet stone, but towards the end stop adding water & keep going till it's dry. Hope this helps!

Sorry! Only answered half your question!

Off the top of my head, I use a Coticule, vintage Thuringians, some odd vintage slate, a Shapton 16000, & occasionally a Chinese. I like the Thuringians. They give a terrific fine edge, but I wish I could afford a 10"x2". I'm not so patient!

Originally Posted by ben.mid

Sorry! Only answered half your question!

Off the top of my head, I use a Coticule, vintage Thuringians, some odd vintage slate, a Shapton 16000, & occasionally a Chinese. I like the Thuringians. They give a terrific fine edge, but I wish I could afford a 10"x2". I'm not so patient!

I'll try it tonight on a Gotta 120 I have laying around. I usually finish on a Naniwa 12K that's why I was asking what types you use. Thanks!

Originally Posted by ben.mid

I borrowed the idea from Russel after reading his reviews ages ago, so have to give him due credit.

Here's one & the pattern he follows.

When i use mine, I do the majority of the strokes on a wet stone, but towards the end stop adding water & keep going till it's dry. Hope this helps!

Russel's review also influenced me and I copied his method on a Muller I have that is very like his. Same outstanding results with my stone. I love Escher/Thuringans but I love the Naniwa 12k too. Great results from all IME.

I have a large Vintage Thuringian in the box coming soon with a label. I can't wait!