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Help Please

tat2Ralfy

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I have a stone that I bought thinking it might be a Charnley Forest, I am not convinced it is
it is slightly greener than the pictures show, very hard and feels glass like after being lapped with my dmt 1200 grit, with water on a razor that was Coticule honed I found it polished the bevel a little (at 60X mag) and the HHT was slightly better (from a 4 to a 4.5)
I will test shave tomorrow, in the meantime does anyone have any idea what it might be?

Many thanks and best wishes
Ralfson (Dr)

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I am certainly no xpert, Ralfy, but I have an Arkansas stone that looks exactly like yours. The color and size match very well. The measurements of mine are......(30 mins later)...when I find the pos I will let you know. Actually fine for what it is, but very difficult to locate. YYP, Denny
 
Hi Ralfy,

How much the pressure you ordinarily apply when you do honing on Charnley Forest. I have 2 of them but I never used them.

Regards,
Urmas
 
urmas said:
Hi Ralfy,

How much the pressure you ordinarily apply when you do honing on Charnley Forest. I have 2 of them but I never used them.

Regards,
Urmas

I just use the weight of the blade as I would on a Coticule, 30-60 laps
I have tried water, lather and oil and there didnt seem any difference to me, very sharp but crisp edge, I think we are all spoiled with our forgiving Coticule edges...lol

I do know Denny has an interest in them, maybe you would consider sending each other a P.M? as 2 Charnley Forests are more than anyone needs...lol

In the meantime and back on track, any ideas on my stone above? I would love to be able to put a name to it

Regards
Ralfson (Dr)
 
Thanks Ralfy,

I will try how my hones perform.... and I'm already answered to Denny's mail.

Regards,
Urmas
 
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