Thread: Dalmore blue???

Can anyone tell me about these particular hones as they have been haunting my thoughts ever since I heard mention of them? Are they available anywhere? would they be suitable for setting a bevel? and anything else you might like to add!

It's a medium-grit (4-5K) natural Scottish hone, faster (in my humble opinion) than the Tam and the Belgian blue. This makes it a superb stone for removing scratches left from bevel creation, but it's still nowhere near fast enough to actually set a bevel.

Joe Chandler is the only honemeister (actually the only other person here period) I know who uses it. He's honed hundreds of razors so his opinion's not so humble; maybe he'll come in here and say whether my description of the Dalmore is accurate.

I think the Dalmore is also a very beautiful stone, dark blue-gray with thick swirls. If I ever get around to replacing my damn digital camera I'll post a picture.

Well I was supposed to have an order coming but alas have heard nothing from the mine owner , as to him Im not sure. As Dylandog says they are a faster cutting stone and are really pretty, the prettiest I have seen was Tony Millers, his had 2 shades of blue.
And yes Joe is the authority on the use of them.

regards,simon

I did a demo for a guy who came over using a really old str8 that was dull. I showed him the edge under magnification and then did 3 passes with the DMT8000 grit diamond stone. The difference was amazing! It didn't need much more than that to reset the bevel and take the edge to the next stone (coticule).

If a razor is really dull and has nicks, I use the DMT1200. Diamonds cut fast.

BTW, if anyone is interested, the yiddish word for nick is "begeema". This was told to me by a rabbi who teaches sharpening to kosher slaughterers (schechters).

Thanks for all the replies! If anyone finds a stash of these and wants to sell one or two could you give me a PM, or just mention it in this thread?

Originally Posted by JMS

Can anyone tell me about these particular hones as they have been haunting my thoughts ever since I heard mention of them? Are they available anywhere? would they be suitable for setting a bevel? and anything else you might like to add!

I'm looking for one too, my fellow HADdict. Trust that if there are any out there on the Bay, you and I will be going toe to toe!

Chris L

well so far the only TOS and combos i have gotten has been from australia, keep an eye out on that ebay site...many were shipped there.....will keep you posted

simon

Originally Posted by Chrisl

I'm looking for one too, my fellow HADdict. Trust that if there are any out there on the Bay, you and I will be going toe to toe!

Chris L

Be careful! I've gone toe to toe with the best of them for an nos Wade & Butcher and won...still shaving with it! Great razor!!

Originally Posted by coully

well so far the only TOS and combos i have gotten has been from australia, keep an eye out on that ebay site...many were shipped there.....will keep you posted

simon

Many were sent, but few will ever return.....


mwahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

James.

Have you cornered the market over there as the razor hones werent the only things they sent there.....they also made a half-pipe looking hone..

But as regards not returning..isnt that what they said about the early white settlers?...lol

Keep an eye out for them Jimbo, g'day

simon