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Neil,
I know there are different labels for TOS hones, one regular and one fine. The latter indicating use for razors and surgical instruments and with an end label "FTOS".
Do you know if such is the case with Water of Ayr?
I've seen a Water of Ayr labeled "for carpenters and joiners" and I fear it may be more like the TOS I have.
It would make some sense that, as a natural product, some could be more fine and others more coarse. Such seems to be the case with Escher hones and Thuringens in general. However I'm not knowledgeable about scotch hones, even though I've a Dalmore Blue and a TOS. I'd love to snag a Water of Ayr to complete the hat trick, but I question if one for carpenters and joiners would be the one. Thought I might get your opinion before I walk away.
I know there are different labels for TOS hones, one regular and one fine. The latter indicating use for razors and surgical instruments and with an end label "FTOS".
Do you know if such is the case with Water of Ayr?
I've seen a Water of Ayr labeled "for carpenters and joiners" and I fear it may be more like the TOS I have.
It would make some sense that, as a natural product, some could be more fine and others more coarse. Such seems to be the case with Escher hones and Thuringens in general. However I'm not knowledgeable about scotch hones, even though I've a Dalmore Blue and a TOS. I'd love to snag a Water of Ayr to complete the hat trick, but I question if one for carpenters and joiners would be the one. Thought I might get your opinion before I walk away.