I'm just wondering if anyone has ever seen, heard of, or used a GEM barber's hone? I found one the other day in mint condition. It's about a 2"x4.5" smooth hone about 1/4" thick with a horsehide strop on the other side. Sandwiched between the two is a piece of felt.

The directions are with it along with pictures indicating it wasn't necessarily for the barber, but for the layman. I got it for $18 and think that it's the perfect combo for traveling!