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I just picked up a couple of interesting hones. One is the same shape/size of most barber hones and is labeled Zanol. The other is smaller, about 4" x 1 1/2". It's called a Besly Titan. The latter is quite dark. I've seen a couple of references to the Zanol but nothing on the Besly. Anyone heard of either of these or even better, know if they're good touch up or finishing hones?
A search caused me to dig out this old thread, but I figured any asked question deserves an answer.
I've got a Zanol barber's hone, it's pinkish brown in color. It's a good touch-up hone, a little more aggressive than my other barber's hone but that one is newer and a bit smoother and harder than most I'd suspect.
The only way to find out what a specific Barber hone is good for is to try it. The grit size after manufacturing is not known.