Do I have to use honing oil with it?
1534055
Honing oil might be best... I use 3 in 1 because that is what I have on hand and what and what I have used on other stones in the past. Good Luck.
1534056
You don't have to. But I highly recommend it. I feel it gives you a better edge and keeps the stone from loading up.
1534057
You don't have to. I have used it with and without. It does seem to glide much smoother across the blade when I use honing oil. I've even heard of some people using water. Honing oil is relatively inexpensive, so I tend to use it.
1534058
Yes. And you should oil or the butcher's favorite, spit, or a combination of the two whenever you use a stone to sharpen knives, swords, axes, etc...
1534059
I don't know about "have to" but I choose not too since I won't have oil with me when I need to sharpen my axe in the field. I have been using water with no ill effects, so far. I know some stones are marked as requiring oil and some state they can be used with water. But they all say not to mix the two. So if you start with oil, then stay with oil and if you start with water then stay with water. Lastly I am making my decision because if I can sharpen an axe in the field with an actual stone from the creek then I assume I can use this in the same way. Your mileage may vary and you should follow the manufacturers guidelines to be safe. Hope that helps. I don't know about "have to" but I choose not too since I won't have oil with me when I need to sharpen my axe in the field. I have been using water with no ill effects, so far. I know some stones are marked as requiring oil and some state they can be used with water. But they all say not to mix the two. So if you start with oil, then stay with oil and if you start with water then stay with water. Lastly I am making my decision because if I can sharpen an axe in the field with an actual stone from the creek then I assume I can use this in the same way. Your mileage may vary and... » Read More I don't know about "have to" but I choose not too since I won't have oil with me when I need to sharpen my axe in the field. I have been using water with no ill effects, so far. I know some stones are marked as requiring oil and some state they can be used with water. But they all say not to mix the two. So if you start with oil, then stay with oil and if you start with water then stay with water. Lastly I am making my decision because if I can sharpen an axe in the field with an actual stone from the creek then I assume I can use this in the same way. Your mileage may vary and you should follow the manufacturers guidelines to be safe. Hope that helps. « Show Less
1534060
Yes. It is a very pourus stone that would get loaded with material without a lubricant. Also the slurry of stone dust and materials in the honing oil make the stone more efficient. I use either deisel fuel or mineral oil for most. This stone is really thirsty so I soaked it in mineral oil before use and keep it lubed up with more as I use it.
1534061
I don't know about "have to" but I choose not too since I won't have oil with me when I need to sharpen my axe in the field. I have been using water with no ill effects, so far. I know some stones are marked as requiring oil and some state they can be used with water. But they all say not to mix the two. So if you start with oil, then stay with oil and if you start with water then stay with water. Lastly I am making my decision because if I can sharpen an axe in the field with an actual stone from the creek then I assume I can use this in the same way. Your mileage may vary and you should follow the manufacturers guidelines to be safe. Hope that helps.
998608
yes, no question. Just let it burn for some hours after setting it up to burn off the oils used in manufacture. Just be careful. Regard the other posts -
698067
maybe you forget to seasoned the pan before using it, because it happened to me when i bought that item. if you do not know how to do it, just put some oil all over the pan and heat it, until hot, then reduce the heat and you can already use it. after using just wash with water, but if you used soap do not forget to rub some oil after dry.
1763533
I have used oil and just water. Both work great but, I'd use one or the other. Other wise, it will just wear out the stone. I was just using the stone to sharpen my lawn mower blade and my machete, today. It's an awesome stone.
2124117
Neither you just oil . I believe there was some instruction with. I purchased mine a couple of years ago and I use it every night with lavender oil.
2214112
Yes...it needs several coats of mineral oil before using it. We are very happy with this product
1873859
Haven't had to sharpen it. It shouldn't need to be sharpened for some time unless you are really hard on the knife. I have used a leather strop to touch up blade and hone after use. When you buy the knife, it comes with sharpening recommendations on the box.
1866476
The rod that comes with it is actually a "honing" rod. Sharpening is what must to be done to a dull knife to make it sharp again. This is best done by professionals. Honing is what is done to a relatively sharp knife to maintain a nice sharp edge. This you can and should do yourself. If you regularly use the honing steel provided, you will not have to sharpen these (or at least not as often). We love our set. We hone them each time we use them and they all still have a great edge.
56007
You can if you are using a water stone. There are several types of sharpening stones; some require oil, some water, some nothing at all.
1224624
I wouldn't use oil on it. Because it gets super-heated, I would think the baking steel would start to smolder with the oil on it.
951225
I use a light coat of 3 in 1 oil, however, you will still have sharpen it. For that I use the Corona sharpening tool which is also in expensive and works well.
1873825
Yes and no. You can use the manual honing slot for honing the tips on the serration without risk of ruining the knife. You could also sharpen a serrated knife in the grinding slots, but that will eat a little of the serration each time, and after x number of sharpenings, the serration will have disappeared.
1626650
Yes u can use oil. Book will tell u. I got it because I wanted no oil and the size. I can't get time right in my micowave. . It wants to burn. I got a elec one. hope this helps. I did not like it.
1791152
My husband says yes. However, he adds that you might want to cover your hands with gloves after you use the oil, because they will be greasy.
1967609
yes, I really don't have to clean it. I don't use oily essential oils, ones that have added oil. Just use clean essential oils and it will clean itself.
1037779
I have no idea. The paperwork with it did not mention oiling and I can not find a spot to do so.
807602
As I recall, the directions said just to rub a little salad oil on the pan before using for the first time. I did that, and it worked just fine.