Thuringian Yellow Green/Blue German Water Razor Hones - Like Escher - CHOOSE YOUR STONE

Offered here are classic, old mined Thuringian water razor hones from the Sonneberg/ Steinach area in the Thuringian mountains of Germany. Most famous labelled under the Escher brand, these stones have been treasured by barbers for more than 200 years for putting a fine and smooth edge on straight razors. These particular stones are the most desirable light green & blue variety of the slate.
Known as one of the best hones possible for razors and shechita, these are vintage stone, collected as end cuts, leftovers from the original mined stones or a stones with irregular form or coloring.
These are natural stones, so small hairline cracks or small chips or voids on the hone sides or back may be present. On many examples we've sealed the sides and back to prevent any water from intruding into the stone during use.
Each has been lapped and is ready to use.

The stones pictured here (shown dry) have the following dimensions (at the maximum) and weights:

Stone B1
130 × 60 × 10 mm thick (5.12 × 2.36 × 0.39 inches) at the longest points, 149 g (5.26 oz / 0.33 lbs)

Stone B2
155 × 65 × 20 mm thick (6.10 × 2.56 × 0.79 inches) at the longest points, 294 g (10.37 oz / 0.65 lbs)

Stone B3
110 × 60 × 20 mm thick (4.33 × 2.36 × 0.79 inches) at the longest points, 387 g (13.65 oz / 0.85 lbs)

Stone B4
170 × 35 × 27 mm thick (6.69 × 1.38 × 1.06 inches) at the longest points, 424 g (14.95 oz / 0.93 lbs)

Stone B5
190 × 65 × 15 mm thick (7.48 × 2.56 × 0.59 inches) at the longest points, 430 g (15.17 oz / 0.95 lbs)

Stone B6
115 × 70 × 12 mm thick (4.53 × 2.76 × 0.47 inches) at the longest points, 278 g (9.81 oz / 0.61 lbs)

Stone B7
150 × 65 × 12 mm thick (5.91 × 2.56 × 0.47 inches) at the longest points, 332 g (11.71 oz / 0.73 lbs)