Thread: Show Us Your Hones, Please

wow so many hones people have there it's quicker for me to type what i have that get the camera out
Swatty, norton 4/8, 12k naniwa and king 1k

ian

Although I am not a collector per se, I do have a few that are my favorites and a couple others that are always at my sharpening station. And because I am mostly interested in historical stones and specimen stones I have a fondness for ones with color or interesting grain or some type of story. For instance this kiita below which is an amazing hone and produces devilishly sharp edges. Why is it so thin, only 2-3mm thick although a full size 205 x 75mm length and width?

The next one on the left is a beefy specimen of Nakayama that can be used on both sides and next to it is a historical variegated Ozaki.

Chocolate or caramel color stones are rare, and are not mined anymore and both of these here are very fast cutting and hard stones and very very fine. These two and the previous stones above are all kamisori toishi.

Below are 2 of my regular suita bench stones that I use in most of my progressions, one or the other or maybe both with 20 or 30 strokes on each. The left one is an Ohira from the 1940-50s and the grey marshmallow stone remains a mystery. Taking a photo of all of my stones would requre a panoramic shot because they represent hundreds of pounds.

Originally Posted by alx

Although I am not a collector per se, I do have a few that are my favorites and a couple others that are always at my sharpening station.

Alex, I've been eagerly awaiting your contribution to this thread. I had hoped to see a Devonshire oilstone. I guess, since there is no photo of one of those rare birds, it is safe to say you still have your soul.

Ok, so after oggling all these stones I've begun the descent in to hones... I picked this little thing up yesterday for next to nothing and have another Bhone on the way as well as a guanxi. Another month or so and I may have a set of Nortons or Naniwas...


IMAG0154.jpg by harner.bill, on Flickr

Here is my main stones for my razors:

Ozuku Karasu THE finest stone i have and i have seen !!



my Aoto for razors



Nakayma Maruka for Kamisoris



Hakka medium stone



Nakayma Maruka small one



Wakasa

Originally Posted by maxim207

Here is my main stones for my razors:

What a beautiful collection of Japanese hones.
Thanks for posting

Originally Posted by Birnando

What a beautiful collection of Japanese hones.
Thanks for posting

+1. Gorgeous hones. There should be a warning upon opening this thread. Caution; Perusing this thread can lead to serious HAD and depletion of bank account.

Thanks again Gentlemen. This has been fun seeing such a large range of beautiful hones! Maxim that gray marshmallow is a site to see. Hope to see more.
Bob

OK here is more

Some of my other stones i use somtimes for razors too

Takashima Black Nashiji HUGE stone 300mm 90 mm 35 mm



My favored Suita without su, i dont know the mine on this one



Nartuaki suita Momiji Karasu:



Nartuaki Karasu:

That blue stone, the Karasu is pretty amazing looking. What's it like?