Does anybody have experience with Berea Grit Sandstone hones? I picked a vintage one up and in learning about it thought it was really neat to have a mid-west connection to a hone. There also are some stones from a different formation here in Michigan that were used as grindstones. While I was able to learn a lot of cool historical information, I was not able to get an idea of the stones actual grit rating. I am in the early learning stages of honing and would not know how to evaluate the stone by myself. Hoping somebody can provide some insight.
Berea Grit Hone
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I've found a micro-scope is the best tool (besides shaving) to evaluate a stones effect on an edge.
What I've done in the past is to polish up an edge to where I "think" it's pretty good, examine it under a microscope, and then play around with the hone. If the edge is polished, the scratch marks show right away.
What I've done in the past is to polish up an edge to where I "think" it's pretty good, examine it under a microscope, and then play around with the hone. If the edge is polished, the scratch marks show right away.
