RARE NOS Vintage Apex Stones Set of 2 UNOPENED Made In Germany Whetstones Hone For Sale

**RARE NEW OLD STOCK (NOS) FIND — COMPLETELY UNOPENED & UNUSED**Up for sale is an incredibly rare, matched pair of vintage post-war German APEX sharpening stones (Abziehsteine). Both items are 100% complete, unhatched, and entirely unopened inside their original mid-century illustrated boxes. This set is a spectacular time capsule perfect for collectors of vintage tools, straight razor enthusiasts, or traditional woodworking purists.### WHAT IS INCLUDED:
1. **APEX Schleifsteine (Top Box):** Features the classic bold graphic of a muscular man wrestling a leopard. Marked "Zuverlässige Schneiden" (Reliable Cutting). Front states "Made in Germany," while the reverse carries the post-1949 "Made in Western Germany" factory export stamp.
2. **APEX SAL STEIN (Bottom Box):** High-demand Corundum fine-grit finishing stone ("Für höchste Ansprüche" / For Highest Demands). Engineered to provide mirror-smooth, burr-free edges quickly. Features bilingual text and graphics showing proper sharpening technique.### CONDITION REPORT:
- **Stones:** Mint condition, factory-sealed inside. They have never felt steel or water/oil.
- **Boxes:** Excellent vintage condition with crisp structural form. Shows light shelf aging, minor rubbing on the edges, and slight paper discoloration expected of genuine mid-century stock. No major crush damage or tears. Both boxes feature delightful, quaint bilingual English/German marketing slogans on the sides ("Sharp tool easy work!" / "Sharp knives are cutting better").Please review all high-resolution photos carefully to verify the exact condition of the packaging panels. Items will be packed with professional care and plenty of protective padding to ensure safe travel. Worldwide shipping available via International Shipping. Feel free to send a message if you have any questions!