the back does have a flecked graphite look on the surface, it seems very hard and smooth... like the other side. thanks again guys!
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the back does have a flecked graphite look on the surface, it seems very hard and smooth... like the other side. thanks again guys!
Blue stone with little dark flecks is a natural belgian stone. If it was the cheap black slate then there would be no flecks/speckels. The blue is approx 4000-6000 and the yellow is approx 8000-10000 grit. Use both side with a slurry.
You have a very good hone!:)
you could just ask the grandfather if he used it to hone, unless of course that isn't possible...
very nice stone with some added character and history!
yeah i could have asked him i guess, but it was a long time ago. i figured i'd get expert advice from here.
i'm glad i have this hone, sure is a nice one i guess.
now how do i go about working up a slurry? i guess i need a good bit more reading o this stuff... maybe one of those dvd's i've seen around
Howard's username is Howard, BTW. :) That wasn't readily apparent from JMS's post. His website is www.theperfectedge.com.
He knows a lot about these hones.
Josh
awesome guys. thanks again. i can't wait to get in my pastes and try to use this thing.