For sale is a vintage LARGE DOUBLE-SIDED GRAY & WHITE RAZOR HONE from an unknown manufacturer. This razor sharpening stone is in excellent condition. The stone measures about 5 inches, by 2 1/2 inches, and by 3/4 inches. Razor shown in listing is sold separately. A great vintage hone 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.
