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So what's the good news? Did you find out what type of stone it is? New pics etc.?

Regards,
Jerry

Fair enough Neil. Thanks for the knowledge. I wish I can one day find a Hindostan stone that is of such fine grade that it is non-porous to use on my straights. At least now I know they exist and...

I learned that coticules are non-porous. Water can sit on it the whole day and no seep through. Hindostan stones are porous.

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Could it be an Indiana tombstone hone aka. Hindostan stone? My very first "coticule" from the bay turned out to be a porous Hindostan stone in the 3k range. Great for knives, great for lapping other...