Thread: ID HELP vintage german water hone

Can someone help me ID this old water hone? It has a flying Eagle with a ribbon in it's mouth w/ "E. Pluris Unim" written on it. There is some kind of shield symbol w/ "Shutz Marke" written below it. Then, "Made in Germany" written below that. It is very smooth and gray/black in color. 6"x 1.25" x 5/8"

In English, here is what I believe it says on the label.

"WATER RAZOR HONE
First Quality
Take the small stone and water and ?___? till you produce a lather then apply the Razor and you will get a smooth and durable edge."

It says the same thing in German on the left side.

Could this be a Thuringian or Escher? Trying to determine if it's of some value or common. I'm just learning about all this so any insight would help. Thanks!

I have this same hone. It is an escher... has the Escher & company cup in the sheild. The label is pretty fragile. I would spray some lacquer or Krylon over the label before lapping it, Congrats!

Thanks! That is good news! I guess this is a pretty good random find then. This was found in a tool box that we pulled out of an old falling down garage of an estate. I'm planning to sell it on ebay.

Yes, that is an Escher hone, use it after your last high grit stone for a final polisher!

Originally Posted by indylynn

Thanks! That is good news! I guess this is a pretty good random find then. This was found in a tool box that we pulled out of an old falling down garage of an estate. I'm planning to sell it on ebay.

A good find indeed. Too bad you won't be using it though. It is a great hone.