Description: We are offering an authentic antique straight razor sharpening stone from the early 1900s, The stone is stamped with: “PAT. AUG ‘05”, “AUTOKEEN SHARPENER”, “AM. HONE CO,, OLEAN, N.Y. U.S.A.” The American Hone Company Sometime in the early 1900s a man named Merle Johnson bought the company and moved it to Moravia Iowa shortly thereafter. Of all the various stones American Hone Co. made the most famous stone was called 00 Frictionite. Barber shops and beauty salons all over the world began buying them because they simply worked better than anything else available. These stones could be used with water or oil, or they could be used dry. In the industry these stones were referred to as 'hot hones' because they were baked to manufacture them using natural ingredients in the form of grit powders from various stones and silica from all over the United States. This stone is unique because it has a cushioned leather strip attached to the reverse side. A barber could sharpen the razor then strop the blade on the leather to achieve a keener edge. This is very hard to find and would be a great addition to a collector. This is a guaranteed old working order stone with strop. It is in decent condition showing some wear on the strop from age and storage and a few small chips in the corners of the stone; plus, minor discoloration. It is 5 1/2 inches long and 2 inches wide. Please view pictures prior to bidding. Thank You for Looking and Good Luck Bidding.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Niles, Illinois
End Time: 2024-12-10T03:42:48.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Brand: RAZOR HONE
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Handmade: No
