Thread: Prompt that for a stone?

My small collection.

Nice collection. Only trouble is if you want to use that hone you either loose the stamp or you have to remove the label and lap it.

Why is a single hone worth that much? No, seriously can someone explain? If I buy one will it sharpen my razor for me for the rest of my life?
I have noticed that people get excited about them and I know nothing of them so would be glad to know why they are special.

Once you try you will know.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

Why is a single hone worth that much? No, seriously can someone explain? If I buy one will it sharpen my razor for me for the rest of my life?
I have noticed that people get excited about them and I know nothing of them so would be glad to know why they are special.

Eschers are very collectable, and a pristine one with all labels and stamps will cost a lot.
It will not sharpen your razor for the rest of your life, you will have to do it
The stone will last a few generations if used correctly.
There other hones that will do the same job.

Originally Posted by mainaman

Eschers are very collectable, and a pristine one with all labels and stamps will cost a lot.
It will not sharpen your razor for the rest of your life, you will have to do it
The stone will last a few generations if used correctly.
There other hones that will do the same job.

So the first lapping on that is gonna be worth $500? Well I guess if you can afford it, want it and will enjoy it, recon you guys should have all got together, and instead of bidding against each other just agreed to share it or something :-)

Originally Posted by edhewitt

So the first lapping on that is gonna be worth $500?

Depends how you think of it, did you buy the stone to use it or to collect it?
I personally buy stones to use them, and as such for me it is not important to have all the stamps or labels.

Well I guess if you can afford it, want it and will enjoy it, recon you guys should have all got together, and instead of bidding against each other just agreed to share it or something :-)

What will us, the poor Jnat enthusiasts, do at those meetings?
If it will make you feel better, even the mintiest Escher is far from expensive compared to the rocks that come from Japan.

Originally Posted by mainaman

Depends how you think of it, did you buy the stone to use it or to collect it?
I personally buy stones to use them, and as such for me it is not important to have all the stamps or labels.


What will us, the poor Jnat enthusiasts, do at those meetings?
If it will make you feel better, even the mintiest Escher is far from expensive compared to the rocks that come from Japan.

i sort if got the impression it was for use, but maybe not. I am a firm believer that if you are just going to look at something and are not prepared to use something for its intended purpose (however rarely) someone who is should own it. Saw a program about kids toys with James may, he bought a toy train at auction, brand new in box, one he wanted as a kid but couldn't have, first thing he did was bust it out and play with it, after all that us its purpose.
But don't take me too seriously, we live in a world where you should be able to do anything you like that doesn't adversely affect anyone else, and collecting expensive rocks certainly falls into that category, notwithstanding I am still astounded.

Originally Posted by edhewitt

But don't take me too seriously, we live in a world where you should be able to do anything you like that doesn't adversely affect anyone else, and collecting expensive rocks certainly falls into that category, notwithstanding I am still astounded.

Prepare to be astounded fairly regularly when it comes to the hobby, prices of some vintage razors can get pretty high as well.

Originally Posted by mainaman

Prepare to be astounded fairly regularly when it comes to the hobby, prices of some vintage razors can get pretty high as well.

I've noticed. :-) good job I am content with what i've got.