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Is there anyone from Eidsborg, Norway?

diddi - 8-2-2019 at 16:51

I am hoping some kind sole could collect me a couple of small sample of the natural whetstone from the quarry there. Can post some swaps or come to other arrangement. TIA from Australia

Eidsborg whetstones

Gearhead_Shem_Tov - 8-2-2019 at 17:25

From a cursory google, it looks like Eidsborg is a fairly small place. Whetstones haven't been exported from there since 1950. What about whetstones from Eidsborg in particular interests you?

diddi - 9-2-2019 at 17:39

I collect rocks minerals microminerals etc. it is a curiosity piece. the quarry is open to the public and there is literally tonnes of the material lying around.

j_sum1 - 9-2-2019 at 19:01

Apparently, one of the longest continuously traded products from a single source.
Significant from a social/historical context rather than from a geological perspective.

diddi - 10-2-2019 at 16:25

yes interesting history. and i reckon it will make interesting micro photos