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Sharpening stone

Author: WoodwindOz
Date: 2011-04-07 12:32

I have found a sharpening stone in our large collection of musical miscellany, which belongs to my partner. He used it back in the day when he actually bothered to adjust his clarinet reeds. I would like to use it, but the problem is, I have no idea what it is or whether it is suitable for me.

I am hoping someone can identify what it might be based on description - and if you need any other information, I will do my best! It is rectangular and looks like two different stones joined together - a coarser grade on top (which is dark grey) and a smoother grade underneath (light grey). There are no other markings on the stone.

I know that certain stones are better than others for certain knives, so for my purposes (which is adjusting bought reeds) I have a Rigotti bevelled knife (which was the only reed knife I could find in Perth!)

Can anyone identify this stone by description alone, and if it is appropriate for my purposes, do I need a honing oil, and is there a specific one I should use?

Thanks!
Rachel

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