{"product_id":"belgian-coticule-125mm-x-40mm-4-9-x-1-5-select-grade-sharpening-stone-choose-your-stone","title":"Belgian Coticule - 125mm x 40mm (4.9 x 1.5\") Select Grade Sharpening Stone - CHOOSE YOUR STONE","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote: Each Coticule will comes as surfaced by the mine. If you do not have the means to do so we will flatten\/lap up to 1200 grit each hone, simply add this \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.griffithshavinggoods.com\/products\/lapping-service-for-sharpening-stones?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=c195b25bd\u0026amp;_ss=r\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Lapping Service\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eLapping Service\u003c\/a\u003e to your cart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChoose your own stone from the pictured examples!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese examples of Select grade Coticules for your consideration measures 125mm long x40mm wide (4.9x1.5\").\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrized by straight razor users and skilled sharpeners for centuries, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBelgian Coticule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e combines efficient honing with a remarkably fine finish. Quarried in the Ardennes region of Belgium since the 17th century, this ancient natural stone is valued for its ability to produce keen, refined edges.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCoticule’s sharpening ability comes from fine garnet crystals held within its natural mineral structure. These abrasives remove steel while polishing the bevel, making the stone especially well suited to straight razors and other tools that demand a precise cutting edge.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts performance is often compared to synthetic stones in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4,000–8,000 grit range\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, although a natural Coticule has no fixed grit rating. Each stone has its own appearance and honing character, offering the individuality that makes natural whetstones so appealing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether maintaining a favorite straight razor or refining the edge of a fine cutting tool, a Belgian Coticule brings centuries of sharpening tradition to your workbench.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural sedimentary stone rich in fine garnet crystals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Ardennes region, Belgium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximate Sharpening Range:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Often compared to 4,000–8,000 grit; performance varies by stone and technique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Straight razors, knives, and fine cutting tools\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerformance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Efficient honing, fine polishing, and refined edges\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Character:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Each stone is unique in color, pattern, and sharpening feel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA traditional choice for those who appreciate fine edges, natural materials, and the craft of honing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Griffith Shaving Goods","offers":[{"title":"1061","offer_id":67658494443614,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1062","offer_id":67658494476382,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1063","offer_id":67658494509150,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1064","offer_id":67658494541918,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1065","offer_id":67658494574686,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1066","offer_id":67658555097182,"sku":null,"price":79.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0778\/2905\/files\/IMG_4098_49ed45b1-9f83-44f0-b0f6-dc5de01229d5.jpg?v=1791334111","url":"https:\/\/www.griffithshavinggoods.com\/products\/belgian-coticule-125mm-x-40mm-4-9-x-1-5-select-grade-sharpening-stone-choose-your-stone","provider":"Griffith Shaving Goods","version":"1.0","type":"link"}