ITEM DESCRIPTION
Vintage tools - sharpening stone A56
Up for sale is an authentic VINTAGE BELGIAN COTICULE Natural Sharpening Stone / Razor Hone.
The coticule layer has some veining & black spots in places, this is a vintage natural combination stone however it has a black slate backing & one edge void has been filled with a tar like substance.
The original veins of BBW natural bonded coticles are now exhausted & the modern production bonds coticules to a slate backing to keep them stable.
An extremely fine finishing stone, coticles give similar results comparable to 6000 to 12,000 grit sharpening stones.
Weight - 350gm
Size: 148mm x 38mm x 20mm
CONDITION
This coticle stone is in authentic vintage condition, unusual veins & spots, this is a superb stone that would make a good razor or knife hone.
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