Yet another hone I.D thread

[EisenFaust]

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.












Cheers!

[SirStropalot]

Sure looks like a Charnley Forest to me. Mine has the red in it, more of a wavy pattern, and the color is consistent with mine. Looks like a really nice find. Have you run a blade over it to see how the inclusions feel? Congrats!! Of course one of the hone gurus may burst our bubble!

Regards,

Howard

[JimmyHAD]

Looks like a CF to me too. I had one that looked the same in the photos but in person you could see the greenish hue much better. I'd just get it flat and not try to go past any inclusions. As long as you can hone over them without effecting your edges it is just a cosmetic issue.

[EisenFaust]

Yes definatly greener in person. Thanks for the input so far guys, sounds like its worth continuing to lap it

[eleblu05]

congrats on the cf

[MODINE]

Congratulations, that's a Charnley Forest, is that pink slurry? Looks like you got a good one. Here's mine for reference.
MIke

[Bushdoctor]

I'm agree, very nice Charnley.

[adrspach]

Yep I have to agree too. Nice CF for price to dream about.

[roughkype]

Another vote for CF. Mine has a whiter slurry like yours. Congrats on a great find! I've yet to make a great hone score like that; have had to pay what the well-informed market would bear.

[EisenFaust]

Thanks for all the information, sounds like we're unanimous. CF! - Yes!

Have been lapping away furiously and am down to one small concave area (the silver semi-circle of pencil lead in the first image). It’s quite shallow and only on the edge of the stone so I’m wondering whether to continue lapping until its gone or just be wary of it when honing. Would be a no brainer except that end of the stone (second pic) is much thinner than the other end and I am already hitting the wooden frame while lapping. I have no idea how much stone is below the surface of the box. What do you guys think I should do, leave it or just lap through it?

Brought sewing maching oil today so cant wait to try it out!