Thread: New to the hobby from central Arkansas

I tried to upload a picture but I couldn't because its on my phone. It's a Dubl Duck spec No 1. I have purchased some beater razors from ebay to learn honing. I wouldn't want to butcher a razor that is not replaceable.

Hi and welcome. Your grandfather definitely had good taste in razors. Good luck with your honing.

sounds like your having fun ,, you came up with an excuse to get your sled out for a ride! see you on the blacktop some time tc

Originally Posted by DIRTYPIRATE

First off Mean Pig is still open. I have been stropping the razor. The checkbook has done a few backflips so far. I picked up some hones and stones yesterday. I took a motorcycle ride to Dans Whetstones in Pearcy, Ar and picked up some high quality black noviclite stones. Well worth the money.

I wish I lived close enough to be able to just drive out to dans whetstones. I love arkies for honing. My hard/translucent black is my favorite stone in the world that I have had the pleasure of using.

pirate you meant Searcy right ? might stop by myself ,, didn't know about that place thanks tc

No it is Peacy Arkansas about 10 to 12 miles west of Hot Springs. Getting to see the operations was really neat. I talked to Dan for about 30 minutes he is a really nice man. Getting to get my hands on the stones was very nice. 2 of the stones I picked up that were black stones had the slightest imperfections so I recieved them at discount price. To me the experience was worth it and to know I have some of the finest stones in the world is gratifying too.

cool I haven't noticed Peacy but will look it up in September come hot springs rally ,, id like to see it myself tc

Figured it out.

Originally Posted by tcrideshd

cool I haven't noticed Peacy but will look it up in September come hot springs rally ,, id like to see it myself tc

I head out that way a lot for work. We have three stores in Hot Springs. I haven't had the pleasure of getting out to Dan's but I plan on it. It's possible tc and I could ride out that way one weekend.

Hello, and welcome to SRP !!