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  1. 10-16-2012, 05:32 PM #91
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    I'm curious about the actual type of rock this actually is! The other question I would have is that what is it that makes a rock a hone? Shape? Flatness? I know I might be getting off topic here, and am by no means discounting the stone here (i've inquired about one for myself too , but has anyone tried using granite? marble? Or even something extremely hard like a lapped piece of agate, as a finisher? Feeling a kitchen counter that is made out of granite that is completely flat and has a glass like finish? And then why not just finish on glass? If i'm being stupid just tell me to shut up but i truly am curious about this.
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    Quote Originally Posted by brooksie967 View Post
    I'm curious about the actual type of rock this actually is! The other question I would have is that what is it that makes a rock a hone? Shape? Flatness? I know I might be getting off topic here, and am by no means discounting the stone here (i've inquired about one for myself too , but ha
    Me too, I can only imagine Michael spelunking in some abandoned mine in South Africa, razor in hand, testing any piece of rock he can find, though I it was probably somewhat Indian jones-like (just my imagination getting carried away).
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    Stefan: I'm really glad you liked it. I knew you would. Anyone that enjoys finishing hones will enjoy this one. Superb edges. Thanks again to Michael for his work, and allowing me to test them. I'd also like to Thank Burt for his kind words and support. He is a true Gentleman.

    Michael, I promise to give you some feedback on the other two....Now that Stefan has a set, you'll get even more feedback.

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    Michael, I promise to give you some feedback on the other two....Now that Stefan has a set, you'll get even more feedback.

    Rich I do not have a set of the other stones, only the Zulu Gray.
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    Hey Stefan, PM sent regarding the other two hones.
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    Search the thread Hones and Geology posted by Michael C early on in his quest for the Holy Grail. Like you, I am fascinated by this rabbit hole and am racing down it as fast as I can....I meant this for Brooksie....
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    Michael, I promise to give you some feedback on the other two....Now that Stefan has a set, you'll get even more feedback. Rich I do not have a set of the other stones, only the Zulu Gray.
    My bad....I thought you had all 3.....
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    I can't wait to see that PM pop up in my messages. Anxiously awaiting getting my hands on this hone as the reviews seem nothing but positive. As soon as I receive mine there will be pics to follow
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    Quote Originally Posted by brooksie967 View Post
    I'm curious about the actual type of rock this actually is! The other question I would have is that what is it that makes a rock a hone? Shape? Flatness? I know I might be getting off topic here, and am by no means discounting the stone here (i've inquired about one for myself too , but has anyone tried using granite? marble? Or even something extremely hard like a lapped piece of agate, as a finisher? Feeling a kitchen counter that is made out of granite that is completely flat and has a glass like finish? And then why not just finish on glass? If i'm being stupid just tell me to shut up but i truly am curious about this.
    Anything can be pretty much used to sharpen a blade. Put it under running water for a few hundred years and you have the sharpest edge ever. What makes a hone is the ability to do a really class act on an edge. The more delicate the instrument the more particular you need to be. You know it's like putting a cow in a pasture and he'll thrive on anything that grows just about. Put a horse in the same location and he's dead if he eats the same stuff. An ax can be honed on just about anything but a fine knife or razor not so much.

    People keep experimenting with different rocks but the best hones are well known for a reason.
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    Quote Originally Posted by thebigspendur View Post
    Anything can be pretty much used to sharpen a blade. Put it under running water for a few hundred years and you have the sharpest edge ever.
    Bigspendur: I've heard that somewhere before

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