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Hi Sham, thanks so much! That would be greatly appreciated once again.
I will PM you once I've got an appropriate sample for you to test, thank you indeed.

- Mike

Thanks Randy, and thanks to all who have shown interest in my rock specimens :)

I really just wanted to show my process of discovery here, and strike up some discussion on the subject of natural...

Thanks Tok,

Yeah I've tested some razors on them, but not as yet properly honed any to shave with.. at this stage I'm just speculating as to what they stone material could be..and hoping some of...

Thanks Jim.
Agreed. From more research it seems 'hornfels' is a very broad term to define indurated shale/mudstone etc. The resulting stone material can be any number of shapes/colours/make-up based...

Hi Salsa,
I'm keen of course for some guys to test out these stones if of interest to anyone, but at this stage I'd like to wait for some of the real stone pros to comment and offer their expertise...

Thanks Jim, your interest is much appreciated indeed.
It would be great if you managed to share with me anything you learn regarding the geology of Japanese naturals..
This new info I've posted...

This is taken from the 'Catalogue of Stone Age Artefacts from Southern Africa in The British Museum' :

"Hornfels: A generally quite fine-grained, greyish-black
metamorphic rock produced by the...

I've been digging around a bit more, looking into the term 'indurated shale' and I've uncovered that the word 'Lydianite' seems to be synonymous. Now, from previous knowledge, I believe Lydianite is...

Hi Torolf,
I've not encountered any chipping (assume you mean on the blades edge) with any of the hones pictured. The slurry speeds up the cutting, and finishing with just clear water will yield...

Hi Folks, (long post, picture heavy)

It's been a while since I've posted anything, having been completely occupied with finishing my design thesis (it went very well). But so I wanted to post...