Dalmore Blue Old Stock Natural Sharpening & Honing Stone - 8” (200mm) x 2 1/8” (54mm) x 1" (25mm)

NOTE: This listing is to purchase one hone only. We are showing a few examples in the photos so that you can see examples of the various stone coloring, figuring and conditions. Offered here are Dalmore Blue Sharpening Stones, a piece of history from the original workshop on the Dalmore estate in rural Stair, Scotland. In widespread use since the 1800s, this sandstone type stone is perfect for mid-range sharpening on knives and razors. It's a crucial step before moving to a finer finishing hone and excels at this work. Its medium grit and hardness ensure efficient removal of scratches from coarser hones, leading to precise sharpening and razor-sharp edges. As new but old stock, each stone comes with rough-sawn surface and varying box conditions from a long storage and slight damage from dampness. These are hand quarried, natural stones, and as such the color, size and shape will vary slightly from stone to stone. A selection of representative examples can be seen in the photos. Lapping Service: For those seeking immediate use, we offer a lapping service at checkout to flatten and smoothen the stone's surface. Add this item to your cart Lapping Service and we will flatten your stone before shipment up to a fine finish. Please allow an extra 2-3 business days after purchase for us to perform this service.