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If any interested members could kindly respond to my PM regarding the Silkvein hones, that would be much appreciated.

Thanks guys,
- Mike

Yeah for sure Silver2, I just hate that feeling - it's very distinct, but luckily it doesn't happen too often... always 'be in the moment' is my moto when it comes to sharp things :)


And to...

Well now that you've asked :)

I'm calling them 'Silkvein Razor Hones'. I think geologically they are a form of silica rich phyllite which is a metamorphosed slate.

The silken white veins are...

Fantastic! Great evaulation Sham, very thorough - much appreciated!
Will be so interesting to see what Jimmy experienced with using my hone...

I must say, I'm pretty excited about being able to...

Guys, that's exactly correct. Really appreciate the seriousness you're showing - so of course take your time and evaluate them on every front.

Cheers,
- Mike

OK, someone better start talking... the wait is killing me.
Remember we want in-depth feedback :)

So of course if that's taking time, then please don't rush :)

Hi Maskwa,
Thanks for the input. I too came to the conclusion that what I have here is a type of phyllite/phyllite schist. I've also read the vikings used this type of stone as a whetstone, so the...

Hi Guys,

Just an update on these hones - well sort of..
I've got them ready now and will send them off to our testers next week.

Meanwhile today I was honing up another razor (SS) again the...

Yeah I specifically cut with the grain as it seemed the logical thing to do. I did give it a bit of thought and just felt that since the stone is made up from these differing veins of material...

Ok Gents,

Two hones cut, lapped and ready to send for evaluation...
I'll PM the testers with cost to ship and then I'll send them off.
I've decided not to include slurry stones, as after some...

Thanks, made the video public now, didn't realise :)

Hi Guys,

Just wanted to give you guys an idea of how this stone looks in day light, with these white veins playing with the light, very weird and pretty looking..
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Guys thanks again for all the interest. I'll keep this thread updated as new info -good or bad I guess comes through.

Cheers,
- Mike

Ok folks,
So here's the deal. I'm cutting and lapping two stones. One is going to Sham and the other to Jimmy for testing purposes.. As much as I'd like to ask them to 'be kind' with their outcome,...

Thanks guys for the interest. And also for the offers to test it out, definitely would love another member give it a try so as to really establish how good/where in the lineup it should go, I'm...

Hey Guys,
Ok, so excited because after much trial and error digging up/cleaning/lapping and failing at honing on several stones/slates/etc from different locations here in KwaZulu-Natal, I've today...