Thread: Dubl Duck hone

A friend picked this up for me. Its a nice piece, but I really don't know when to use it.
I know it is a combo stone, but I suppose the rougher side is still somewhat fine. Would I be right in thinking this?
Also, I paid roughly ten bucks for it. I took that to be a good price. Would I also be right in assuming this?
Any info would be appreciated.

I like it , very cool . I have a few old razor hones in my collection but I'm not an authority on hone prices , but I would pay more than $10 for it , no question . I use a Norton 4k/8k for honing my razors , though .

The Dubl Duck combo regularly goes for more than $50 on eBay. Good snag!

I think you're right about the sides; I'd guess they are medium and fine. Haven't used one myself, but they are well regarded.

Josh

Originally Posted by JoshEarl

The Dubl Duck combo regularly goes for more than $50 on eBay. Good snag!

Josh

Yikes, Josh!

$30 for a NOS should be the ceiling in my opinion. If reasonable - $20. I have never seen $50 for it, but maybe I am just not as active lately. Regardless, I saw one recently go for under $15...

This is a standard hone, which I believe was made for a number of different companies. I paid about $10 for mine NOS shipped, so I'd say you got a good price. Some people really love these hones; I don't hate them but am not smitten either. Works well for some razors, not so much for others

Cheers
Ivo

i've also seen these go for $40 - $50

stick a duck on it = instant 200% price increase

OK, Ivo's at least partly right here... The only one I can find that sold recently did go for about $12, but it was labeled "Dble Duck." I know I've been outbid several times after bidding in the $25-$30 range. And my eyebrows usually shoot up when I see the final bid price...

Personally I have a hard time paying more than $30 for any barber hone, which is why I currently do not own a Dubl Duck combo.

Eric, I think one duck = 100 percent increase. You have to have to add two to get a 200 percent increase.

Josh

I have one of the double sided DD hones also.... Seem to remember paying about $10 for it. I actually used my Norton Lapping stone to smooth out the surface on both sides and found two fantastic surfaces to use under all the build up.. I rarely use this little wonder unfortunately, it pretty much is for looks in the "Shave Den"... I did just take out a rough spot on the tip of one of my razors the other day though.. It worked just perfect and was handy as all get out, no setting up and soaking, just zip zip and strop strop and back to shaving....

Glen

This is a total piece of crap. Just to save you the embarrassment, I'll be willing to let you send it free of charge to me and let my reputation be at risk.