On The Rocks Whiskey Stones: Does anyone know if these scratch glass at all?
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They are made of soapstone, and do not scratch glass at all. I like mine, but many complain that they do not cool the liquor enough -- they are not a substitute for ice cubes, but rather a way to cool and maintain the temperature of the whiskey by 5 degrees or so. If your fiance likes bourbon or scotch neat, this is a great gift.
1773586
Holes in glass no, maybe some engraving with the diamond bits which can be found in the first picture in the right side of the box, but they are pretty soft though, you can check google or youtube for more information about each stone, but anyway this set is very good for a starter if you don't know what to get.
2192063
Ive had these dishes for about 2 years and i havent had any problems with them, including scratches, and i do cut up food on mine.....so short anwer : no lol
2060609
After more than a year of searching I finally found these glasses (on sale) at Macy's. I have used this style of glass as my everyday glasses for over 20 years and was down to only a few left in both the taller and the "rocks" size. In past years Macy's would advertise them a few times a year and they would be available most of the time but recently they were nowhere to be found. The internet presented another problem in availability, priced up to 3 times normal, and orders cancelled. I think the new ones are exactly the same as my originals. I have a very hard time figuring out which are the old ones. I bought 8 new in each size so I won't have to search for a long time. After more than a year of searching I finally found these glasses (on sale) at Macy's. I have used this style of glass as my everyday glasses for over 20 years and was down to only a few left in both the taller and the "rocks" size. In past years Macy's would advertise them a few times a year and they would be available most of the time but recently they were nowhere to be found. The internet presented another problem in availability, priced up to 3 times normal, and orders cancelled. I think the new ones are exactly the same as my originals. I have a very hard time figuring... » Read More After more than a year of searching I finally found these glasses (on sale) at Macy's. I have used this style of glass as my everyday glasses for over 20 years and was down to only a few left in both the taller and the "rocks" size. In past years Macy's would advertise them a few times a year and they would be available most of the time but recently they were nowhere to be found. The internet presented another problem in availability, priced up to 3 times normal, and orders cancelled. I think the new ones are exactly the same as my originals. I have a very hard time figuring out which are the old ones. I bought 8 new in each size so I won't have to search for a long time. « Show Less
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Mine don't scratch easily. However I've purchased used pieces that that were covered with knife/silverware marks. They come off surprisingly well by scrubbing with Barkeeper's Friend or Bon Ami (I prefer Barkeeper's Friend). Both of these products are sold by Amazon.
441769
No. I just left it in the wooden box it came in then used it as needed. I did find the best way to clean them is pour the strongest acid you have, put it on the left over scratch marks and let it eat up the other carats that were left on the stone.
564801
yes. you do have to make sure you are doing everything correctly and consistently. it takes a lot to get the scratches from the prior stone out. if things are not consistent, you'll have mirror edges and a dull blade.
257341
I've been using them mostly on the car and my wife grabs some to dry the dishes. They are just as soft and smooth as my glass cleaning cloths but I have not cleaned my glasses with them. I see no reason why they would scratch yours. They wash up very well and come out just as soft.
683322
No. All of them eventually get small scratches, but its a forced perspective, so you focus past the glasses themselves. I've had these over a year and haven't noticed such an issue. I really like these.
488266
There was nothing that came with the glasses that mentioned them having a scratch resistant coating. I've had mine since Nov 2013 and use them for yard work. When not in use they're in their bag. They don't have any scratches yet, but I take care of them so as not to get scratches. They darken, but only to a gray coloration. I read that weather affects them; hot weather lessens the darkening and cool weather allows them to get darker. If you're in Phoenix in the summer, you'd probably want something else for sunglasses.
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Absolutely. Glencairn is etched on the bottom and they are official glasses. I bought them "blank" and took them to an engraver to get a custom picture and saying on them for myself and a buddy of mine as a gift. The engraver could not really work with them because the constant curve of the glass. I ended up only outing a short phrase on the side of the glass. These are NOT as readily usable as engraved gifts as say a flat "rocks" glass. In case that matters to anyone.
425925
no it seems strong very clear glass. The same as my every day glasses by Villery Boch which don't scratch. It will take a year or so to see if this cup preforms well.
1872525
I haven't used them yet so I can't really tell. The Stella website shows many different styles of glasses and some are marked as nucleated and some aren't. I guess I will have to go pour myself one and see where the bubbles are! Drink healthy, drink happy!
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Perhaps still spelling? "Glencairn" also "try"? HUH?Anywayyy, I bought a set. I'm happy with the quality. The name Glencairn is embossed or engraved in the bottom of the glass. Cool effect. Real or not? If one is happy with the feel & quality it might not matter.
1525403
They aren't smooth like river rock but not sharp like shattered glass. I don't know what size or type of pond you're thinking of using this in; garden decorative pond or larger pond. I can reposition/move glass with my hands but I don't think I would want to walk on it. I hope this helps.
1532183
That's odd, I can't imagine that it was something intrinsic to the stones that did that. Been using them for iced coffee or coke something?
1906040
They are made from soap stone, a rock with a talcum feel. They will not shatter, but they do impart a milky talcum into the liquid with little flecks of soap stone chipped from the edges of the cubes. (I just tried shaking them in water in my cocktail shaker). Therefore it is NOT a good idea to use these in a shaker.