Are Swaty's the "Eschers" of Barber Hones?
I don't know if I posted this in the right forum or not, so if it's wrong please tell me. I was watching this Swaty hone on Ebay and was shocked to see the price this hone fetched. I'm pretty new to this so I was wondering what makes these hones so great? I just won an auction that contains a three line Swaty and a No. 5 combination grit barber hone and various other hones for $38 shipped! The hones are a little dirty but looked free of chips and dings. What is the best way to clean a barber hone? Thanks for the comments and advice.
VINTAGE FRANZ SWATY RAZOR SHARPENING HONE STONE AUSTRIA - eBay (item 140439497217 end time Aug-18-10 17:10:12 PDT)
first Barber Hone - cleaned up as Jimmy prescribed
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Originally Posted by
JimmyHAD
I would start with a nylon bristle brush and comet. If it had more grunge after that a scotch brite pad would be good. Some guys lap them and some don't. I always try them without lapping first. If I think they need it I will lap them but they are a bear to lap so if I can get by without it I don't lap. I'm 99% sure the old barbers never did. :)
'An odd stone: Cattaraugus Cutlery Co "Green Lizard" razor hone. A stiff bristle nylon brush & some comet brought all the metallic swarf off. Surface seems more course than a C12k, more fine than the nani 8k. Thank You again to Jimmy for great help.