Cow-horn sheath for a whetstone with belt attachment

Anyone who does hands-on work knows how important it is to use suitable, well-maintained tools. A sharp blade is essential for cutting tools in the garden. A whetstone is used to regularly sharpen—also known as honing—scythes, sickles, brush hooks, hoes, etc. The horn sheath is filled with water, and the whetstone is soaked in it. The sharpening set can be conveniently carried on your belt while you work. The traditional manual method has remained unchanged for generations.

• made from cow horn
• The water reduces frictional heat during sharpening
• Conveniently attaches to your belt
• Proven over generations
• Made in Austria

A traditional type of horn sheath is made from horn in the shape of a quiver. Our horn sheath is made from genuine Upper Austrian cow horn. When sharpening a blade, it is important to generate as little frictional heat as possible. Dry sharpening would undesirably harden the steel and make it brittle. To prevent this, the horn sheath is filled with water, the whetstone is carried in it and kept damp at all times. The practical belt attachment lets you carry the horn sheath and whetstone close at hand.
Tip: Depending on the size of the stone you are using, you can push a wine cork or a piece of rubber tubing (approx. 1–2 cm long) into the tip of the horn. This lets you remove the stone from the horn without lifting it or possibly spilling water.


Dimensions
W 6.5 x D 10 (curved) x L 25 cm


Weight
205 g