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    I haven't commented on this thread in a while, I...

    I haven't commented on this thread in a while, I guess nobody has, but I can't remember the context perfectly because of it.

    There are stones that are slow, like most sedimentary naturals, and...
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    If you want to try the stone, I'd skip ebay, set...

    If you want to try the stone, I'd skip ebay, set up an account on ali-express and get the 200x50x25 green hone. I looked at the buyers history, I don't know if I'm the only person who bought, but I...
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    There is a seller on ali-express now selling the...

    There is a seller on ali-express now selling the green agate stone for $68 + 5 shipping - 200x50x25. That's about ten bucks less than I paid.

    I would expect that it won't look like the picture...
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    No, not close. I have a wide UF, about 6...

    No, not close.

    I have a wide UF, about 6 translucent or black arks at this point (I think it's 6) and the agate stone. The agate stone is entirely different than anything I've used, and I didn't...
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    OK, I Might have to revise my opinion of this...

    OK, I Might have to revise my opinion of this stone somewhat. Tonight, I used the agate as a burr chaser after a washita stone (this is on tools, I still haven't used it on razors). It is uncanny how...
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    I think I'll do up my next razor after the...

    I think I'll do up my next razor after the japanese hone on my agate. It's quite possible that the fact that it almost doesn't cut may make it burnish an edge and make for a comfortable shave -...
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    I got one of these a little while ago off of...

    I got one of these a little while ago off of alibaba express (the green 200x50x25 stone). It's similar in size to the vintage 8x2 oilstones.

    I have *not* used it on a razor, but originally got it...
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