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== Manufacture & Production == | == Manufacture & Production == | ||
− | Process provided by SRP member [ | + | Process provided by SRP member [http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/members/ardennescoticule.html ArdennesCoticule]<ref>http://www.straightrazorplace.com/forums/basic-honing/27854-so-how-exactly-coticule-stones-we-all-love-so-much-produced.html</ref> |
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=== The Atelier === | === The Atelier === | ||
− | [[Image:1atelier.jpg|thumb| | + | [[Image:1atelier.jpg|thumb|left|'''The place were the magic happens: our workhouse, store, storage room and bureau''']] |
Coticule whetstones have been produced in this building (built in approx. 1865 and located in the Belgian Ardennes) for over 140 years. | Coticule whetstones have been produced in this building (built in approx. 1865 and located in the Belgian Ardennes) for over 140 years. | ||
The left part of the building (2 windows, 1 door and another window) is the main workplace (atelier). This is the place were the raw Coticule rocks are cut up into pieces and the end products (Coticule and BBW whetstones in all sort of sizes) are made. | The left part of the building (2 windows, 1 door and another window) is the main workplace (atelier). This is the place were the raw Coticule rocks are cut up into pieces and the end products (Coticule and BBW whetstones in all sort of sizes) are made. | ||
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This atelier is also used to produce natural construction stones (like the ones our building is made off). These stones are stored in pallets in front of the building. | This atelier is also used to produce natural construction stones (like the ones our building is made off). These stones are stored in pallets in front of the building. | ||
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=== The Quarry === | === The Quarry === | ||
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Image:3bCoticulevein.jpg | Coticule veins | Image:3bCoticulevein.jpg | Coticule veins | ||
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=== The Production of the Coticule Whetstone === | === The Production of the Coticule Whetstone === | ||
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− | + | : '''1. Sawing the Coticule rocks into Coticule plates''' | |
These Coticule plates have a thickness between 7 and 14 mm. | These Coticule plates have a thickness between 7 and 14 mm. | ||
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− | + | : '''2. Gluing the Coticule plates on a black schist''' | |
This is the second step in the production of the Coticule whetstone. | This is the second step in the production of the Coticule whetstone. | ||
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− | + | : '''3. Sawing the Coticule - black schist plates''' | |
This also is a very important job! This step is determining the final size of a Coticule whetstone (both rectangular and odd shaped stones!). The man doing this job has to look very careful at the Coticule because he needs to cut right through black lines or other faults in the Coticule and so maximizing the surface of Coticule without minor or major faults. | This also is a very important job! This step is determining the final size of a Coticule whetstone (both rectangular and odd shaped stones!). The man doing this job has to look very careful at the Coticule because he needs to cut right through black lines or other faults in the Coticule and so maximizing the surface of Coticule without minor or major faults. | ||
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− | + | : '''4. Polishing the Coticule whetstones''' | |
This is the last step of the production. Every Coticule stone is hand polished on a diamond polishing table. | This is the last step of the production. Every Coticule stone is hand polished on a diamond polishing table. | ||
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Ardennes Coticule | Ardennes Coticule | ||
− | == Using a Belgian | + | == Using a Belgian Whetstone to Sharpen a Straight Razor == |
− | + | For now, use this [http://www.straightrazorplace.com/srpwiki/index.php/Honing_for_Dummies Guide to Honing for Dummies] | |
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== Where to Buy == | == Where to Buy == | ||
− | + | Some websites that currently offer Belgian Coticules and Blue whetstones: | |
* [http://uk.ardennes-coticule.com Ardennes Coticule] | * [http://uk.ardennes-coticule.com Ardennes Coticule] | ||
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* [http://www.timbertools.com/Products/Belgian-Coticule.html Timber Tools] | * [http://www.timbertools.com/Products/Belgian-Coticule.html Timber Tools] | ||
− | + | Don't forget to check the [http://www.straightrazorplace.com/classifieds SRP Classifieds] for great deals on new and used hones! | |
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== References == | == References == | ||
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<references /> | <references /> | ||
− | [[Category: | + | [[Category:Equipment]] |
+ | [[Category:Maintenance_and_honing]] | ||
+ | [[Category:Razor_Hones]] |