Thread: Grandpas Hone

I have a hone my Dad gave me, Was my grandads. Now I know I should just go buy a norton 4k/8k,...but
I used this hone (after lapping) on some cheap razors I have and I got a really good edge.
Any idea what type of hone this may be?

Looks like a glued Coticule/BBW to me. Good stones, generally speaking. If you enjoy the shave off of yours, then you got a pretty great gift passed down through the generations!

Looks like a coticule to me. When you lapped the dark side, what color was the slurry?

I was thinking/hoping that is was. Like you said, a great gift. I am going to make a wood box for it.
Thanks for your help.

Originally Posted by Slartibartfast

Looks like a coticule to me. When you lapped the dark side, what color was the slurry?

I really don't remember the color but I think it was the same as the stone,...maybe a bit lighter.
Once again I'm not sure. What can you tell me about the color of the slurry?

I agree w/BKratchmer & Slartibartfast ... Looks like a glued coticule to me.

You might want to consider a slurry stone for your coti.
The slurry speeds up the honing process and they are usually modestly priced.
The beauty of the coticule is that it can cut a bevel, sharpen and polish... all from the same stone.

Bart has put together a really informative site on honing with a coticule:
Dilucot honing method - home of the famous Belgian Coticule Whetstone

Have fun with your 'new' stone.


In practicality terms, a Norton 4/8k would be redundant IMO.

Lets see more pics!

Originally Posted by Whiskers

In practicality terms, a Norton 4/8k would be redundant IMO.

That's going a bit far, really.

Originally Posted by BKratchmer

That's going a bit far, really.

So the 8k Norton is finer grit than the coti? Or do you mean that I still should use a Norton first and the coti as a finishing stone?
Sorry about the nubee questions.

Well, the Norton is definitely a different stone and is easy to learn on, sure.

A shave ready edge can be had from a coticule only ... and that's all I am going for with my statement.
Each stone has merit, no doubt.
The op already already owns a coticule, though.

Originally Posted by Dave763

So the 8k Norton is finer grit than the coti? Or do you mean that I still should use a Norton first and the coti as a finishing stone?
Sorry about the nubee questions.

It's hard to say which is finer grit, and I do agree that a coticule can do what a 4/8k does... but in my experience, and that of other people who I put great stock in, is that is just isn't as efficient or consistent. The coticule is, based on your reports, a good finisher. I would use it as such.