Is my Yellow really a Yellow?

**dylandog** · 02-10-2009, 12:50 AM

Originally Posted by Bart

Usually Coticules that have a greenish shade, are slow slurry-cutters. But they have a good reputation for finishing.

Bingo.

You've got what I've always called a "green coticule."

They do look quite different from the traditional yellows.

I had one that I bought from Howard. I sold it because I got a Y/G escher that became my preferred finisher. I sort of regret it....

Keep it. They're super finishers. They are not cousins of the blue. They're their own thing. Send a thank-you letter to xxxxxx.

**joke1176** · 02-10-2009, 02:29 AM

I have a solid yellow-type coticule and it finishes well.

I also have a greenish-veined coticule combo stone from Ardennes. It is a SUPER finisher. Really, really fine stone. I am a greenie convert myself.

Pay no attention to the colors, except to enjoy 'em. The blade finish is what matters. Right?

I am gonna post some pics of them side by side it as soon as I get my computer hiccups figured out.

**sparq** · 02-10-2009, 04:29 AM

Now I want a green coticule, too!

**jnich67** · 02-10-2009, 04:35 AM

Originally Posted by sparq

Now I want a green coticule, too!

Exactly! Sometimes I hate this site!

Jordan

**ChrisL** · 02-10-2009, 03:46 PM

And a new term has been hereby adopted: "Green Coticule". I agree with everything everyone has said in this post about them: hard, no slurry and great finishing stones.

Chris L

**ArdennesCoticule** · 02-10-2009, 05:14 PM

FloorPizza, that's a natural Coticule/BBW combination stone 100% sure.

I got plenty of these over here so don't worry

**StraightRazorDave** · 02-11-2009, 03:07 AM

Originally Posted by ArdennesCoticule

FloorPizza, that's a natural Coticule/BBW combination stone 100% sure.

I got plenty of these over here so don't worry

Plenty?? Why did I suddenly have the urge to snatch them all up so nobody else could have them??

**Blade** · 02-11-2009, 06:20 AM

Originally Posted by ArdennesCoticule

FloorPizza, that's a natural Coticule/BBW combination stone 100% sure.

I got plenty of these over here so don't worry

Hmmm. sounds very interesting........ Any for up for sale?

**joke1176** · 02-11-2009, 12:27 PM

Here's a comparison shot of my two coticules. The bottom one is from Ardennes, and it's awesome.

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I had to manipulate the colors a bit, so the white balance is a touch off since I took it with a crappy camera under bad light. I don't know my way around Gimp yet...

If the sun comes out today, I will try and get some good shots under natural light.

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