A couple of days ago, I posted a photo of a whetstone sheath that I took in a local château. I was describing it to Jean Michel when I suddenly realised we have our own whetstone sheath! Our previous owners very kindly left us quite a few museum pieces, including the sheath. However, I could …
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Whetstone sheath – Coffin de bois
The whetstone sheath, in this case made of wood, was filled with water or oil and a long stone called a “whetstone” placed inside which was then used to sharpen blades such as a scythe. The water or oil coating on the whetstone made it abrasive. The sheath was traditionally made out of cow’s horn …