Authentic or far east clone?

[RB61]

I have read that the orignal Eclipse honing guide is a better tool than the clones that are being made in China/etc.

Is this an original or as good as the original?

http://www.cromwell.co.uk/ECL5530810C


Thanks from the colonies.

 

[Dangermouse]

Honestly you cant tell until you get it in your hand and use it. But I have a clone and it works fine.

 

[rdesign]

I have that sharpening jig with a brass wheel tho. love it for sharpening so simple.

 

[Harbo]

It's a clone - the originals have Eclipse 36 and made in England written on the side.

They tend to wobble but great for forming cambers.
Personally I would buy a Kell - they are made in England.

Rod

 

[bugbear]

Honestly you cant tell until you get it in your hand and use it. But I have a clone and it works fine.

It's hard to see what even a grottily made example could do to stop the design (which is superb) working.

Be that as it may, I much prefer using well made and beautiful tools, even when I don't need to.

BugBear

 

[Dangermouse]

True BugBear, I must admit I mainly use my Veritas jig