What is this stone?

I found this at an antique shop along with a bunch of straight razors. The stone had no handle, so I glued it to the back of another paddle hone with rubber cement. Does anyone know what kind of stone this is? I know it is a finishing stone of some kind, but I have no idea what type. It was just labeled as "razor hone".


Blurry picture, I know. My cell camera is on its way out.

You should have lapped it first. Also, you need a much clearer photo to even get the most basic idea.

kcb5150 said:

You should have lapped it first. Also, you need a much clearer photo to even get the most basic idea.

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Ahh okay. I'll get out my real camera and take a better pic or two. I'll lap it later on, but to get all the bumps and bruises out will be some work.

Looks like a Belgian Blue.

SliceOfLife said:

Looks like a Belgian Blue.

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After a quick Google image search, I think you have it. I'll try to get a better picture with a better camera tomorrow. Of course, my lack of photography skills will still be a problem!

Just an update. I am almost certain it is a Yellow Lake Stone, Llyn Melynllyn.



Still working with the slowly dying camera of a first gen HTC one. It gives everything an overexposed look. Stone is purplish/bluish with a light purple slurry.