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I just realized I'm going to be on a trip to Richmond...maybe I'll do a little antiquing myself. Be nice to stumble into a coticule or similar in one of those small town shops.

LOL!

Be strong brother, resist the temptation!

...is the advice I would give if I could have followed it myself. Instead I advise you keep an eye out at flea markets and yard sales. Maybe*...

I like those mottled black and white hones. When I bought my soft and hard stones I was really hoping they would have that sort of color blending. Ah well, I'll enjoy mine all the same, even if they...

I don't think you'll be doing yourself any favors going beyond 2000 grit. The spongy 3 and 5000 grit material is meant for soft things like Paint and plastic. The stone will be working the sanding...

I'm going to run a little sand paper over mine, probably 600-2000 grit on the side I want burnished, then attack it with every knife I have until it's suitably worn in. I think an old razor is also a...

I'm quite happy with my Soft and Hard stones. I'll reserve full judgement until I've played with the Translucent that just came in. But these may just be my favorite stones.

I would check it with a straight edge before doing anything. If you've got a diamond plate one of the non-diamond coated edges would be a perfect test edge. Place it flat on the stone and hold it up...