For sale is a vintage DOUBLE-SIDED BROWN & WHITE RAZOR HONE from an unknown manufacturer. This razor sharpening stone is in excellent condition. The stone measures about 3 3/4 inches, by 1 1/2 inches, and by 1/2 inches. Razor shown in listing is sold separately. A decent vintage stone for display or use with your vintage razor.
A “whetstone” is called that because the word “whet” means to sharpen or incite. The term originally referred to the act of sharpening a blade, not to the use of water or oil with the stone. So, a whetstone is simply a stone used for sharpening.
