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Restored Barber hones.

The Swaty's above looked just like the OP's after initial lapping. White and Dry. After finishing them up to 1000g, the finish came back.

I didn't have to do anything...

WoW, I've actually done this before. I'm not talking about removing high spots, I'm talking about proper finishing. I've never heard of rehydrating a Barber hone with Vasaline. No need to get bent...

The longer one does look like a BBW. It should create purple slurry.

The smaller one is a Barber's hone. Looks like a Swaty knockoff. You can clean it up with Dmt plates, or sandpaper. I've...