Thread: Cheap, generic stone. Any ideas?

Anybody know what kind of stone this is? I bought it about 40 years ago. Got a bad memory. Anybody know if the light side of this stone would be appropriate for using on a razor? Approximate grit size? Thanks for any help.

Kenny



Sorry, here ya go.

Pics would help:-)

I think it's one of those invisible stones they used to make. They're pretty hard to hone on.

It looks to be a natural coti and belgian blue stone i love mine and they are great for razors use the blue side first after you have got your bevel sorted and then go to the light side ,you will find plenty of info on how to use them here cheers.

Shame that there is only one picture. It does look like Coti on one side.

Originally Posted by adrspach

Shame that there is only one picture. It does look like Coti on one side.

Sorry, here is another pic. Sorry for the quality of the pics. Thanks for your help.

Could be a coti, especially if it is 40 years old. Does the lighter side soak up water? If you scratch it with your fingernail, does it feel totally smooth, or does it feel rough, or has any low spots or anything?

Ok its not a natural but i still think coti and so the base is bbw or slate if its slate you cant use it on your razor .Do a test and see if you can raise a slurry on both sides the creamy white side should make a nice creamy slurry fairly easy the other darker side if its bbw should make a pinkish slurry.

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It's a rock.

Not every slate they used for backing can not be used for straights. First test and then decide. Mu gut feeling says that you have decent hone.