Thread: straights and stones

straights:



top to bottom, left to right:
no name. I think it is made from a file. if so, very well made. 7/16, about 3/4 hollow.
tuckmar hammond. solingen. 4/8, about 1/4 hollow. not mine, it’s on consideration. so far I’m thinking it’s a keeper
gottleib hammesfahr, solingen . just under 4/8, 1/2 hollow.
gold dollar. china. 1 of 3 for honing practice.
robeson shur edge. usa. 9/16, about 3/4 hollow. I got this in badly broken state and shortened it.
merit. germany. almost 5/8, full hollow.
larkin. 5/8, full hollow. not mine, it’s on consideration. I think I’ll send it back.
the workman. 5/8, 1/2 hollow. not mine, it’s on consideration. I think I’ll send it back.
gold dollar. china. 2 of 3 for honing practice.
pontifex. karl peters jr. solingen. almost 6/8, full hollow.
crown.usa. 6/8, extra hollow
bengall. 6/8, full hollow.
gold dollar. china. 3 of 3 for honing practice.
kriegar. china. not likely to ever be anything.



stones:



top to bottom, fine to coarse.
unknown natural.
naniwa 12k superstone.

norton 4k/8k
king 1k “red brick”
dmt 1200
dmt 600
eze lap. maybe 325
chinese 180/320
norton dressing stone.

Straights and stones - the same thing as hones - with a strop will keep your edge nice!

Sang to the tune of "sticks and stones". You're welcome.

*takes a bow*

ya... there's one in every crowd....

Originally Posted by Jonah

Straights and stones - the same thing as hones - with a strop will keep your edge nice!

Sang to the tune of "sticks and stones". You're welcome.

*takes a bow*