For sale is a vintage THIN RAZOR HONE from an unknown manufacturer. This razor sharpening stone has a very smooth grain and is in very good condition. The stone measures about 6 inches, by 2 inches, and by 3/8 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.
