My bank account would have been better off if I didn't find out Sham. :rofl2:
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Were there any other hone under a different name from the same mine as the Escher?
Also,what is the hone that costs more?
Go Here : Japan Tool
& look at the stones that have P.O.A. under the price. Some might be in the 4 figure range :)
Here's my Gelbgrün.
I was very lucky to try out Birnando's Y/G Escher for a few months and I can safely say they are great stones. That stone gave the closest edge to my J-Nat I've used so far; Wonderfully smooth but sharp as stink.
They're also rare and that one had a good label on it as well as being massive, which adds to the value as well.
They're great stones and definately worth their weight in gold.