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    If it turns out to be a Devonshire Oilstone and A_S finds out it will be like you hit the lottery.
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    Someone has to ask -- how does it taste?

    Holli -- I thought you were a trained geological epicure?
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    Quote Originally Posted by stimpy52 View Post
    Someone has to ask -- how does it taste

    Are we going to have to add a new taste category on the hone reviews?

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    Looks like a BBW to me too. Easy to raise slurry-just rub with any diamond plate or hone. Even 200 or 300 grit wet dry sandpaper should be able to reveal the characteristic dark purple slurry, with tiny garnets visible under high magnification.

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