Small 100 grit honing stones

[tombear]

A couple of weeks back I acquired a unopened pack of 50 small honing stones. The pack says CARBORUNDUM BRAND BRITISH MADE HONING STONES

3 1/4 x 3/8 x 5/16 100 gPH

MANUFACTURED BY
THE CARBORUNDUM COMPANY LTD
TRAFFORD PARK, MANCHESTER, 17

i got them to use as field hones to touch up edges, small enough to fit in kits. However there's far too many for me and the lads so does anyone have some small swaps for them? Cost to post 2 or 3 would be a large 2 nd class which is 69 p, the hones are 10p a pop and we scored a big bag of old school padded envelopes so that's covered. So we are talking a quid for three delivered so its realy small stuff I'm after! Stuff like a bit of strong leather lace.

Cronies, just let me know you want some.

pm me if interested.


atb

tom

 

[Paddytray]

bump bump

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[British Red]

Guys, Tom kindly sent me a few of these - absolutely superb for touching up a dinked knife edge or axe bit - for what he's charging they are silly cheap - and such a handy size being that of a small cigarette - grab some - you won't regret it!

Thanks Tom

 

[ateallthepies]

I would like some hones please, I have some carbon felt off cuts about half a square foots worth? Or I have some leather thonging in round and flat and bits of leather? Have some small cow horn and other bits?

Steve

 

[tombear]

No problem, pm me a address and ill get them off, three do you? Some thonging would be good, thanks, flats always useful.

Cheers!

Tom

 

[tombear]

12 sticks gone, 18 more to go as I am keeping 20 for me and the lads.

atb

tom

 

[tombear]

3 requested packs of three in the post. Pplease let me know if they arrive OK.

Thanks

Tom

 

[Dannytsg]

Tom,

I don't really have anything that small to swap/trade but would be willing to pay the price of 3 hones and postage.

If this is ok drop me a PM with your details.

Dan

 

[dave53]

how much would you want for three of them please pm me regards dave

 

[tombear]

PMs sent gentlemen.

atb

Tom

 

[ateallthepies]

Posted your package out today Tom.

Steve

 

[tombear]

Thanks!

2 more packs went off today, got one to post tomorrow which leaves 9 sticks left that I'm parting with so after 3 more sets of three That's your lot, first 3 to pm me gets them.

ATB

Tom

 

[tombear]

Pack posted, not sure how long it will take to arrive with the xmas kerfuffle.

ATB

Tom

 

[ateallthepies]

My stones arrived today and I'm chuffed to bits! I was thinking these seem finer than 100 grit, what do others think? I rarely need course grits in the field so these will be a great addition to my kit.

Cheers,

Steve

 

[British Red]

I suspect they are 100 but quite a soft stone - they put an edge back on my pocket knife in quick order I know that! I am long past vanity sharpening - if it will slice paper held loosely a knife is sharp enough for me - one of these stones does that fine!

 

[mountainm]

Any left? Fancy some buffalo horn?

 

[Coldfeet]

You have PM!

 

[tombear]

You have PM!

Reply sent.

ATB

Tom

 

[tombear]

Any left? Fancy some buffalo horn?

Yup, and definitely! Pm me your address and ill get them off. Ill send mine.

i'm gratified folk are liking them.

After these two sets are in the post there's one set left ( from counting them rather than guessing like last time, D'oh! ) before I'm into the ones I'm keeping for me and the lads.

For a really nice swap I'd probably break my resolve but not for mere cash ;D

ATB

Tom

 

[Wetneck]

Just as a note to the very kind Tom for the offer I now have a set in my possession.
Stamped on 2 sides of one of them is "700 Grit" quite clearly. So to those saying they seem finer than 100 Grit, that could be why.
Great little things for touching up an edge in the field, thanks Tom!