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    Default Blue/Green Thuri?

    It's been a while since my last post, but since then I aquired an interesting stone. It measures 6 inches by 2 1/4 inches, by 3/4 thick. It also has a slurry stone the same width. The stone has two layers, one is an olive green and the other side a dark gray almost black. At first I thought it was something like a coticule with a slate back, but it's obviously been used to sharpen on both sides and the slurry stone has a thin layer of the darker stone on it as well.

    I'm getting a diamond hone to lap it and will try it out this week end. Any thoughts or opinions are welcome.

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    I have one just like it in the original box. A thoroughly kick butt stone! Enjoy it!
    It is easier to fool people than to convince them they have been fooled. Twain

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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    I have one just like it in the original box. A thoroughly kick butt stone! Enjoy it!
    I know natural stones all vary, but which side did you find was the lower grit?

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    actually it is yellow /green

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    Quote Originally Posted by oldmanarmy View Post
    I know natural stones all vary, but which side did you find was the lower grit?
    The lighter side is finer.
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    Very nice stone you found. You won't need a diamond hone to lap it, Thuringians are relatively soft, waterproof sanding paper of various grit will do.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nun2sharp View Post
    The lighter side is finer.
    Thanks for info. I'm still a newbie when it comes to straights and this is my first hone.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Piet View Post
    Very nice stone you found. You won't need a diamond hone to lap it, Thuringians are relatively soft, waterproof sanding paper of various grit will do.
    Thanks for the input. I have a piece of glass that will work great with wet/dry sand paper.

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    Quote Originally Posted by hi_bud_gl View Post
    actually it is yellow /green
    Thanks for the clarification.

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    You have found a wonderful finishing stone. Use it after your edge has been set to the maximum sharpness to get the best results from this hone.

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