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04-22-2012, 04:14 PM #1Senior Member
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Finally found a hone at the antique store!
Found a beautiful vintage translucent Arkansas at he antique store yesterday for $5. It is a smaller 4 x 1.5 x .5 inch stone glued in the wood box. It is mostly a creamy white with a swirl of pink down the length of the stone. Not a speck of oil was on it as it was originally part of a draftsman kit. Lapped and bunished it las night and took a razor to it. Gave a great edge, much like my vintage surgical black.
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04-22-2012, 04:16 PM #2Senior Member
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Good find
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04-22-2012, 04:33 PM #3At this point in time...
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That is actually a very pretty Arkie nice find...
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04-23-2012, 03:38 PM #4Senior Member
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Just had my second shave with a razor honed on this stone. Reaffirms my belief that the translucent/black Arkansas stones, when properly used, are among the best finishers out there.
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04-23-2012, 04:15 PM #5Who's that guy think he is...
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Nice one Theseus! Many Happy Shaves!
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04-23-2012, 08:39 PM #6Predictably Unpredictiable
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Nice rock. I was going to try and Arkie soon, but have not found one to my liking.
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04-23-2012, 08:41 PM #7Senior Moderator
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Great find! Enjoy.
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04-23-2012, 08:43 PM #8The First Cut is the Deepest!
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Arks seem on the way to becoming the next Coti stones. Just 2 years ago, they were everywhere, and had for a dime. Have not seen a decent Arky all year. Great Find! I love old boxes too, so its double cool.
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04-23-2012, 08:44 PM #9Senior Member
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That's a nice score! I must make a mental note to visit some local antique shops.
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