Thread: Thuringians and C12K

In person, and sitting right next to each other, the C12K is a very slight darker grey, more like a blue-grey while the smaller stone is more just grey. In certain lights and at certain angles they almost look identical though. Dang this is frustrating!

I got this stone in a lot with a few others off ebay. The seller did not list this as a Thuringian nor did it come in any case or package.

Oh well, we might never know for sure lol. Whether its Chinese or Thuringian, it's still a good finisher.

I do have a real Thuringian coming in the mail soon. Another ebay win. It was in a box that was labeled "Genuine Thuringian Water Hone" so I will at least be able to compare this one that I have with the real deal.

The one thing that still leads me to believe that it might be a Thuringian is that, as I mentioned the Chinese is definitely "Blue-Grey" but in certain lights the small hone has a slight "Green-grey" tone. It's hard to catch unless you look closely.

Originally Posted by JNT

Oh well, we might never know for sure lol. Whether its Chinese or Thuringian, it's still a good finisher.
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The important bit is that you have a good finisher.

Lacking an original box and label the only important
part is the finish you get on your razor.

Let us know how the next Thuringian compares.

For what its worth, it looks pretty similar to my Thuri. Also my one was quite easy to lap and round the edges compared to the PHIG
Grant

check the scratch pattren or shave off of each one that should separate the two stones if not then u have two c-12

Originally Posted by eleblu05

check the scratch pattren or shave off of each one that should separate the two stones if not then u have two c-12

Or an exceptional C-12..

The good news is that the OP has yet another
hone on the way to compare with. Time, practice
and use will tell.

Given the color, size, and that it was in a lot of presumably old hones, I'd vote for Thuri. My Thuris are visually and tactily indistinguishable from my Guangxi, but the edges they produce certainly are.

When you lapped it, did it seem soft or rather hard? My thuri & eschers have a softer feel when lapping...the c-12 just feels harder when lapping.

Originally Posted by JNT

I do have a real Thuringian coming in the mail soon. It was in a box that was labeled "Genuine Thuringian Water Hone".

Unfortunately, the fact that the box says it's a Thuringian means very little, unless there is a label on the hone itself or some other identifier. Many times hones or razors don't come with the original box - misleading? For sure, but we are dealing with antiques and there's really not a lot we can do about it.

Considering how much Thuri's can run I really do wish you luck with your latest acquisition.