Barber hone recommendation

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06-01-2009, 05:53 PM
fatpanda

Barber hone recommendation

I am looking into getting a vintage barber's hone. Can anyone recommend good brands that are equivalent to a Franz Swaty? Thank you!
06-01-2009, 05:57 PM
Joeman

I've got a Swaty but I think if you do a search on the Swaty you will find mention of several brands that are equal to the quality and perform on the same level for a similar price.

Joe
06-01-2009, 06:01 PM
hi_bud_gl

Panama hone 2 sided.
made in Chicago
06-01-2009, 06:47 PM
singlewedge

Carbonumdum(sp)
Pike and Pike Swaty
06-01-2009, 07:48 PM
PuFFaH

"Apart" hone is good. I also like the "Aloxite"

PuFF
06-01-2009, 08:18 PM
Croaker

My favorite barber hones are a Swaty and a double sided Hoffritz (lower grit blue and fine brown sides). The Hoffritz is my travel hone for blade touch ups. It works beautifully when I put a little lather on it. No good for major sharpening, though.
06-01-2009, 09:40 PM
joke1176

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Originally Posted by fatpanda

I am looking into getting a vintage barber's hone. Can anyone recommend good brands that are equivalent to a Franz Swaty? Thank you!

I have a few that are "equivalent" to a Swaty... but I would get something better than a Swaty if I was you.

Get a Carborundum razor hone, I like the results much more than a Swaty, and the feedback feels more like a natural hone.

I recommend the 102 or 101 stones.

Either that or one of the Oleans hone company dual grit barber hones. I sold one to a friend that gave fantastic edges.
06-01-2009, 10:04 PM
ChrisL

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Panama hone 2 sided.
made in Chicago

I agree. I have one of these. It's a beautiful swirled hone that actually looks like a natural stone hone rather than man made. However, alas, upon close inspection is has a hairline crack running through it that although virtually unnoticeable, makes me not use it.

I have what I believe is a rare barber hone known as a "Perfect" hone. It's fine if not finer than the 3 line Swaty I had. hard ultra-smooth hone like glass.

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06-01-2009, 11:06 PM
Joeman

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I agree. I have one of these. It's a beautiful swirled hone that actually looks like a natural stone hone rather than man made. However, alas, upon close inspection is has a hairline crack running through it that although virtually unnoticeable, makes me not use it.

I have what I believe is a rare barber hone known as a "Perfect" hone. It's fine if not finer than the 3 line Swaty I had. hard ultra-smooth hone like glass.

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Chris L

That's really nice looking, love the box, probably doesn't do a whole lot for the honing but it looks cool!:rock:
06-03-2009, 04:01 PM
fatpanda

Thank you all for your replies.

I think I am going to go with a carborundum 102! Seems like other people like that hone plus If every one is trying to get a Swaty because they are popular, I would like to get something a little bit different :p