Thread: Escher/Thuringian??

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

Some, but not all, Eschers have a rough surface under the label like where they were hewn out of the rock when mined. Also some, but not all, have what looks like saw marks on the sides. Faint but they are there on some of them. Looks like an Escher or Thuringan. If it does a good job for you that is the main thing.

The bottom is definitely not as refined as the top, in two of the corners it looks like it just came out of the rock quarry, on the sides I think I can see saw mark sort of at a 45 degree angle, but I'm not sure. On the ends they might be vertical.

Originally Posted by rodb

When I lapped it it was like wet river rocks or something, just wet not as much but there a little. My Coticule is the same way.

I know what you mean, kind of an wet earthy smell to it. Nothing like it in the world.....smells nice.....

OK, FWIW, The next person that finds a 1 dollar Escher in the local Antique shop, I'm willing to pay you ten times your money, yup, that's right....10 DOLLARS!!!! , heck I'll even send you a slurry stone of your choice. this is a limited time offer.....

I've said it before, when i went to my local Antique shop and said "Escher" The person behind the counter tilted their head, like a dog does when it hears a funny noise, and then said, "God Bless You"....They have no idea what I'm talking about....

Good Find my friend.....

Originally Posted by zib

OK, FWIW, The next person that finds a 1 dollar Escher in the local Antique shop, I'm willing to pay you ten times your money, yup, that's right....10 DOLLARS!!!! , heck I'll even send you a slurry stone of your choice. this is a limited time offer.....

I've said it before, when i went to my local Antique shop and said "Escher" The person behind the counter tilted their head, like a dog does when it hears a funny noise, and then said, "God Bless You"....They have no idea what I'm talking about....

Good Find my friend.....

LOL... the antique shops I've been to make the same move when I ask for a straight razor or a hone or sharpening stone. I would probably have a heart attack on the spot if any of them actually knew what an "Escher" was. Anyway, to improve your odds, don't ask for Eschers, ask for hones or sharpening stones and cross your fingers.

Originally Posted by pjrage

LOL... the antique shops I've been to make the same move when I ask for a straight razor or a hone or sharpening stone. I would probably have a heart attack on the spot if any of them actually knew what an "Escher" was. Anyway, to improve your odds, don't ask for Eschers, ask for hones or sharpening stones and cross your fingers.

And don't limit yourself to the shaving area. I found mine in the kitchen tools area and a small Belgian Blue ($4) in a Carborundum box in a handtool hardware section of another store.

Originally Posted by zib

I've said it before, when i went to my local Antique shop and said "Escher" The person behind the counter tilted their head, like a dog does when it hears a funny noise, and then said, "God Bless You"....They have no idea what I'm talking about....

Good Find my friend.....

If the antique shops knew what an Escher was I am sure they would be selling them for more than $1.

I wouldn't even ask. Most places I go to don't know what they have in the store. Do a through search and your chances of finding something would be 100 times better than asking if they had something.

Originally Posted by Joed

If the antique shops knew what an Escher was I am sure they would be selling them for more than $1.

I wouldn't even ask. Most places I go to don't know what they have in the store. Do a through search and your chances of finding something would be 100 times better than asking if they had something.

I give the store a once over then I ask. If the the store is a one owner and not the mall type with a bunch of sellers they might know what they have. It's worth a shot. I had one owner tell me she had a bunch of hones in the basement but they were buried under a bunch of other stuff and wouldn't go looking for them

Originally Posted by zib

OK, FWIW, The next person that finds a 1 dollar Escher in the local Antique shop, I'm willing to pay you ten times your money, yup, that's right....10 DOLLARS!!!! , heck I'll even send you a slurry stone of your choice. this is a limited time offer.....

I've said it before, when i went to my local Antique shop and said "Escher" The person behind the counter tilted their head, like a dog does when it hears a funny noise, and then said, "God Bless You"....They have no idea what I'm talking about....

Good Find my friend.....

Never let it be said that Rich doesn't have a big heart!

Looks like an Escher/Thuringian to me. The softness, slurry and scratches confirm it.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Looks like an Escher/Thuringian to me. The softness, slurry and scratches confirm it.

I was trying to remember what you said about the scratches and the overall appearance of your Eschers when I was over that day. I does great things for the edges, so I'm sure it's an Escher.

Thanks again for the honing lesson!! It was a two hour master class!!

Rod