swagman
Established Member
I received this 2nd hand Natural Sharpening Stone from the U.K. today. As you will see, the stone was covered in a fair bit of grime and oil build up from previous years of use. The stone measures 8" x 2" tapered in thickness from 1 7/8" - 1 5/8".
The stone as received.
After the stone after being flattened on all sides and both ends using 220 sic powder over a float glass.
Stone after final flattening on float glass with 320 & 400 grit w & d, followed by a wipe over with honing oil.
Stewie;
The stone as received.
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After the stone after being flattened on all sides and both ends using 220 sic powder over a float glass.
![](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/7a0/7a0e54d189e5541c9503f607e5c36cc2.jpg)
Stone after final flattening on float glass with 320 & 400 grit w & d, followed by a wipe over with honing oil.
![](https://proxy.imagearchive.com/052/052ba71574820f71ce728d13a03873f1.jpg)
Stewie;