Yet another hone I.D thread
Hi guys!
I've seen a lot of old hones over the years and have passed on them all. I always thought the chances of finding a certified quality razor hone amongst the detritus rather slim.
Until today.
I came across an antique tool shop and went in to ask for razors -all broken rusty crap. Dismayed I turned to leave but decided to ask if he had anything hone wise. I was lead to a dark corner (how many great thing start) and shown quite the pile of bricks. While wading through the numerous synthetic tool stones (dreaming of Escher labels and Belgian coticules) I came across a big blackened timber box. Inside to my surprise was not a rectilinear grey nothing hone but a long, narrow, green hued natural. Thinking 'green' in my mind all I could think of was Charnley Forest or cutlers green, but having never seen either in person (having never seen any natural stones believe it or not) I was stumped. I was told it had been there a long time and could be mine for $35.00 NZ. I decided to chance it.
So, long story short here I am attempting to flatten this mystery stone (there are two divots that will take some time) in the hope that it is something worthwhile.
The box reads nothing but T. Chapman, and the stone is securely glued in so I can’t examine it in its entirety. There seems to be some so called 'bark' on the narrow edge that is visible and some 'pink' inclusions in the surface.
Any thoughts team? Photos were taken while wet.
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http://i861.photobucket.com/albums/a...s/DSCF9197.jpg
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Cheers!