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TOOLS AND THE SHOP => GUNSMITHING/ KNIFEMAKING => Topic started by: john k on December 05, 2020, 10:11:52 PM

Title: Sharpening stones
Post by: john k on December 05, 2020, 10:11:52 PM

These stones seem to find me.   This has to be the nicest original box tho.  Compared to the  Millers Falls drill you see it is pocket size.  Unused dark grey stone.

Title: Re: Sharpening stones
Post by: jabberwoki on December 05, 2020, 10:56:54 PM

I must admit i'm a whore for them myself.

Title: Re: Sharpening stones
Post by: goodfellow on December 06, 2020, 07:23:18 AM

Excellent find! Most folks would just toss these stones when they find them in old barns and shops. Around my area in DC you hardly ever find this type of old American tool accessory. Congratulations --

Title: Re: Sharpening stones
Post by: Heiny57 on December 06, 2020, 09:05:10 AM

That’s a great find

Title: Re: Sharpening stones
Post by: slip knot on December 06, 2020, 09:46:42 AM

I got a few of those sharpening stones. I seem to make the knives duller when using them tho. I cant seem to keep a consistent angle when sharpening freehand. I use a Gatco product to sharpen my knives now.

 https://www.amazon.com/Gatco-Ultimate-diamond-sharpening-system/dp/B003774RF2/ref=sr_1_2?crid=3CSMKR3SBZKZG&dchild=1&keywords=gatco+knife+sharpening+kit&qid=1607269545&sprefix=gatco%2Caps%2C457&sr=8-2

Title: Re: Sharpening stones
Post by: Uncle Buck on December 07, 2020, 09:56:42 PM

 I love old stones and have a few, but nothing as sweet as still in the box like that old gem!  :bravo_2: :bravo_2: