Thuringian Blue & Black 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 – blue green

Dimensions: 73 mm × 50 mm × 25 mm thick
Imperial: (2.87″ × 1.97″ × 0.98″)
Weight: 230 g (8.11 oz / 0.51 lbs)
Measured at the longest/widest points.

Stone B2 – blue green

Dimensions: 110 mm × 85 mm × 15 mm thick
Imperial: (4.33″ × 3.35″ × 0.59″)
Weight: 290 g (10.23 oz / 0.64 lbs)
Measured at the longest/widest points.

Stone B3 – blue green

Dimensions: 118 mm × 103 mm × 55 mm thick
Imperial: (4.65″ × 4.06″ × 2.17″)
Weight: 340 g (11.99 oz / 0.75 lbs)
Measured at the longest/widest points.

Stone B4 – blue green

Dimensions: 115 mm × 115 mm × 30 mm thick
Imperial: (4.53″ × 4.53″ × 1.18″)
Weight: 830 g (29.28 oz / 1.83 lbs)
Measured at the longest/widest points.

Stone B5 – blue green

Dimensions: 209 mm × 116 mm × 16 mm thick
Imperial: (8.23″ × 4.57″ × 0.63″)
Weight: 820 g (28.92 oz / 1.81 lbs)
Measured at the longest/widest points.

Stone B6 – dark blue

Dimensions: 180 mm × 80 mm × 12 mm thick
Imperial: (7.09″ × 3.15″ × 0.47″)
Weight: 340 g (11.99 oz / 0.75 lbs)
Measured at the longest/widest points.

Stone B7 – blue green

Dimensions: 208 mm × 40 mm × 12 mm thick
Imperial: (8.19″ × 1.57″ × 0.47″)
Weight: 240 g (8.47 oz / 0.53 lbs)
Measured at the longest/widest points.

Stone B8 – mottled black

Dimensions: 70 mm × 45 mm × 20 mm thick
Imperial: (2.76″ × 1.77″ × 0.79″)
Weight: 180 g (6.35 oz / 0.40 lbs)
Measured at the longest/widest points.

Stone B9 – mottled black

Dimensions: 148 mm × 35 mm × 22 mm thick
Imperial: (5.83″ × 1.38″ × 0.87″)
Weight: 320 g (11.29 oz / 0.70 lbs)
Measured at the longest/widest points.