Thread: Found hone??

Hi again . I found this hone in my fathers garage looking for info as to if it is of decent quality and how would one go about cleaning it up also what is the little stone for I have provided pictures for everyone to see. The stone measures 2"Wx6"Lx1"D

Thanks
Larry

ry

All I can say is that you are a lucky, lucky man. Escher's are quality hones. Enjoy.

Geez!!
That is a fantastic find.
Eschers are great hones, many consider them to be at the very pinnacle of razor hones.
Once you get the hang of honing, you will enjoy this so much.

Its absolutely useless, please send it to me. I collect paperweights.
Grant

Not only a peach of a stone, but the best size, too. (Not the usual skinny 1.5" width.) Congratulations! =)

Christopher

Similar go on the bay for around $500

In my excitement for your wonderful luck, I forgot to answer your question on the little stone.
That is known a a slurry stone.
It is rubbed against the big one, whilst wet, to create a little bid of mud on the big one.
This will increase the cutting power on the hone.
That was very condensed explanation, search the forums for slurry, and you will be reading for a few hours
A lot of us use that on many different stones, and for various reasons too.

Sincere congratulations! Finding an Escher in a garage, with matching slurry stone, in the original box, is priceless. There is a learning curve, but it can be mastered. One point; the Escher is only a superb finishing stone. You will need lower grit hones to remove chips and establish the bevel, if you plan to hone up some antique razor finds.

At my age, I really ought to be able to enjoy others' good fortune. Right now, though, I'm just sick with jealousy. Really, he found an Escher in the garage. Way to go, Larry, enjoy!

I heard escher co. produce very good hone in germany. you're a lucky man