Thread: Any ideas about this Hone or its origins?

I does resemble some Tams and LIs that both myself and Piet have debated over in the past, however if soft as you confirm, seemingly it is neither. It may be a softer exception, but considering the latter are hard stones in comparison to some mainland European stones, it is unlikely even if soft it would be this much softer as I am inferring it is.

There are coticules this colour, but the 'snaked' pattern I have only seen on UK hones so I think this can be ruled out.

Anyone know what a Dalmore Yellow looks like, and its relative hardness?

Edit - if you can indeed set a bevel with slurry, again, not a LI. My guess would be some sort of Tam. Both Tams and LIs are hard hones, but my experience is that Tams are a fair bit softer than LIs.