Paul,

When I first tried to track down this company I found references to the 
following types of domestic honing stones: Deerlick, Seneca, Niagara, 
Chocolate and Lake . States identified as sources were New York, New 
Hampshire, Vermont, and Ohio.

One reference implied these were all of "lesser quality" than the Arkansas, 
although it sounds like the Deerlick Company was at least moderately 
successful, with distribution across the 48 (or however many states there 
were c1900) and overseas.

Dennis

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Schobernd" 
Subject: Re: [OldTools] Re: Deerlick Oil Stone Co?

> Dennis and Galoots, Does anybody know if the Deerlick Stones were 
> Novaculite or another mineral?  I never thought about what other  types of 
> natural stone in the U.S. were sold other than the Arkansas  Novaculite. 
> I do have a couple old stones that appear to be closer  to slate than 
> anything else, but that is about it for diversity in my  stable.  I remain 
> a diehard user of Arkansas stones, but I'd like to  hear what native 
> stones others are using.  Paul in Normal

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