Basic Info. needed please...

Hi all. first post, with a question..

First off, I'm not a straight razor user, or collecter. Many ( many), years ago, when I was young, I use to watch my Grandfather shave with a straight razor. He had some hone's, that I have now. When he died, the family members who sorted his stuff, tossed them in the trash, where I dug them out, as a young boy.

I used them for year's, on my hunting, and pocket knives. I haven't used them in about 30 years, but I still have them..

They are about 3"x5", one is reddish brown, and the other is white. they are very fine, and I don't think they are natural stone. They have a indented place on the end, and a stamped picture of an Indian, with a single feather, thumbing his nose.( I think that's what it is, as I don't have them with me right now, and I last looked at them about 15 years ago.)

I always thought they looked kinda "carnival" to tell the truth, however they will put a razor edge on a knife blade with ease.. I always used them as a finishing stone......They may not even be razor stones. Does this sound familiar to anyone? I will try to get some Pics., next time I'm home.. Sorry this was longwinded, I really would Appriciate any help..

Thanks. Caspar

It will be easier to tell with pics, but from the description it sound like you may have a barber's hone. Barber's hones were used to give a quick touch up of a razors edge.

Welcome to SRP. I can't be certain, but Cattaraugus Cutlery of Little Valley, NY used various types of Native American images in their logos over the years. Perhaps it could be one of their hones.

Thanks for the info. so far,

I'll try to get some Pics., later on..I may start using these on my knifes again.......Don't really remember why I stopped...

Thanks again, SHARP, and THESEUS......

I too would be most interested in seeing some pics of them. They sound very cool, and I am into unique.

M