Black Arkansas stones.

[Greg S]

Black Arkansas stone to a leather strop. I finish my straights this way. As already stated, if you don't have your bevel set your wasting your time. Diamond lapping film is another good finish product.

[JSnover]

I found a black rock at a flea market it was 10 X 2 X 1, gave $5 for it. My Dad looked at the way one corner was flaked off and said it was slate and was probably a barber's hone. I like good hones and pick up any I find cheep.

I found one like that in my grandfathers attic after he passed away. He'd been a barber for more than 40 years.