Norton granite hone.

[Rubenson]

I just bought this granite hone, payed between 30-40$ for it. I have one old Franz Swaty barbers hone, after my grandfather. They feel pretty much the same. The Norton is blacker.
Is there anyone who uses Norton granite hones, who got something to say about it? Is it a regular barbers hone, or is this something else?


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[SliceOfLife]

Never had one myself. Instructions? I always suspected it was intended to be used as a base for abrasive powders, pastes or slurry. I've seen other granite and glass hones meant to be used thusly.

 

[eKretz]

I am not sure they are actually made from granite. Sure doesn't look like it from that pic.

 

[SGWB]

I am not sure they are actually made from granite. Sure doesn't look like it from that pic.

It could be basalt (AKA black granite). But that's just a guess.

 

[JimmyHAD]

That is interesting. Never heard of a granite hone. I just did a google search for Norton Granite hone, and didn't come up with any reviews for it.

 

[Alum of Potash]

I picked one up for a decent price a while back. It's an artificial barber's hone. Instructions say that it's to be used dry, so that's how I've used it. It felt sort of gritty, and I didn't like how things turned out. Since then, it's just be been sitting idle in its box.

 

[eKretz]

Yeah I was going to say I was pretty sure it was a synth barber hone, good to have it confirmed.

 

[fatwade]

Was always interested if they really work....never got one

 

[Gamma]

Was not impressed with that one....