Thread: A Coffin Shaped Coticule

I won this rock on Fleabay some time ago and thought I would share it with all of you rock nuts.

It was difficult to tell if it was a coticule or any other type of valuable hone from the condition and vague photos. There was a bit of the base that was peaking over the edge of the box that led me to think it was a coticule.

This is the box with the original owner's initials, I think.



The box is very light, almost like balsa, but heavier. I think it is balsa that has soaked up water and shaving cream over the use of it - making it heavier.

One thing is certain, the owner loved this rock.

This is the rock in the box. It is very tight fitting. The box itself is a thing of beauty. It is finely crafted.


This is a dry shot. The dark colors are from a previous sharpening session of mine and not in the rock.



Here is a wet shot.



A bottom shot.



Side shot showing layers with visible garnets in the middle.



The other side.



I am a novice at sharpening razors. I have an old "The Campbell" that I am practicing on, but not reached the shaving stage with it. I can cut arm hairs sometimes, but I loose the edge trying to get it sharper. With this or any hone that I have also. It is not the stone, but my poor skills in sharpening.

The rock is heavy and fast cutting and leaves a nice edge on my knife. Once my skills improve I think, I too, will love this rock. I hope you do as well.