Scottish Hones

The Dalmore Blue was rated as Medium, Tam O' Shanter as fine, and Water of Ayr as very fine.

There is some confusion with the names of the scottish hones, having gone through changes over the years. The Tam O' Shanter as it is known today was at one time also refered to as the Water of Ayr. Water of Ayr at one time may not have referred to the very fine grade to which it is applied today.

Some people shave off of the Tam O' Shanter, while the very fine Water of Ayr was designated for razors.

Kenneth Montgomerie is still selling some of the Tam O'Shanter hones from what remains of the stone he removed before the quarry was shutdown.

Water of Ayr and Tam O'Shanter Hone Works Ltd Stair Mauchline Ayrshire Scotland KA5 5PA

KA5 5PA(Road Map) Strathclyde Tel: 01292 591204 Internet: URL not known

phone 011 44 1292 call tuesday or thursday 12 noon england time or friday morning