Coticule love... show off your rock

life2short1971 said:

If I had a stone and the left was different that the right I don't know if I would cut in half but I know I would use it as 2 different short stones. If it was long ways I would probably sell it as i have done in the past but making sure the buyer realizes what is happening.

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http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php/199439-It-is-entirely-possible-I-need-my-head-examined

I have since parted with the smaller piece, which is actually the more consistent piece, although faster. I wish
I could consistently get the HHT4 I bragged about in that thread.

Phil

Well 2 things i would try then are making sure your edges are beveled(rounded) and smooth as glass on the stone you are using and try just a wee bit more pressure and you should simulate some of the characteristics of the smaller stone.

Here's my latest addition. It's a 5 x 2 1/2 glued combo. The dark spots look to be BBW but I don't think it is because there is no grain to be seen in it. This pic is wet, when it is dry it turns a very pale color.

Two new pick ups from my favorite place, TSS.

Have you taken them for a spin yet ? Is the one on the right a Grise ?

those are the new bouts Jarrod listed the other day? The one on the right is a La Dressante I was eyeing that stone too.

Both are Dressantes. Yes Matt, Jarrod posted them on Saturday and I had a fit that I couldn't buy them using the web on my phone and wasn't near a computer. Jarrod was a huge help as always. The man has top-notch customer service for sure.

I used the one on the left this morning for a touch-up. I was pleased. I haven't tried the one on the right yet, but have a near identical bout like it already only a little wider. I presume it will perform similar (which I like).

The one in the right is what I was eyeing. I REALLY want to buy that first spotted dog he has I love those stones for some reason, also love the rustic ones but couldn't afford one of those.

I've been tempted on that one too.

Some Purdy little bouts there David. Enjoy!

Jon

life2short1971 said:

After the last lapping my La Veinette really started to blush.

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Wow that is a beautiful stone you have!

Obiwan said:

Both are Dressantes.

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David, are those greenish Dressantes soft or hard and slick?

First coticule, got it from TSS

Very nice. It should treat you well. I should have one to post when I get home tonight.

Looks good enjoy - beware they like to multiply

kelton said:

Looks good enjoy - beware they like to multiply

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I will be careful, have enough other AD that I have to keep under control so hopefully this won't become one of them.

It is VERY hard to keep HAD in line. They multiply very fast. I have had 5 stones in the mail at one time.

Here's my newest one. It came from Sham. Very nice natural combo. It's 175mm x 40mm x 18mm.



Here's a up close pic. This is the first rectangle coticule I have seen with the grain running across the stone and not along its length.

very nice coticule must be special one if its from sham.

gary

gary haywood said:

very nice coticule must be special one if its from sham.

gary

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I don't know he didn't like it. Said it was in the 6-8k range. I haven't used it yet though. He said he bought it off eBay not knowing exactly what it was.