Do you need oil with this sharpening stone???
933175
I've been having good results by using vegetable cooking oil for my kitchen knives. Additionally I rinse several times during sharpening to keep grit down. It's a cheap stone so I don't care if the oil breaks it down or anything.
933176
Yes, the stone is designed to work with oil. It is a little too rough without it. However, you could probably use water, but I don't think that you would get a very good edge.
933177
I built a wooden box to hold the stone, I use lots of oil, vegetable cooking oil, to keep the stone sharp...
486989
It might work, but you will be sharpening it often. It does come with a sharpening stone.
963253
Not really, I would use in conjunction with a 8000 grit Japanese stone. However, using the diamond stone followed by a leather strop and some polished compound gives an excellent mirrored finished and a great edge. depends on the work you are doing and what you want to achieve. The beauty of the diamond stone is that it is flat, stays flat and sharpens very quickly whereas an 8000 grit Japanese stone is basically just a polisher.
2159821
well, how sharp you can get your knife roughly depends on how good you are at using a sharpening stone but remember too, that this is a field sharpening stone - mainly used for touch-ups - getting burrs off your blade, etc. Initial sharpening should be done at home where you would probably have a larger stone or a series of stones to get that perfect edge. Honing Oil is your best bet but yes, I have seen ppl use water and even spit on the stone to get it moist. Hope this helps
14947
This stone requires water. I suggest that you soak it submerged for 24 hours before the first use. Turn it over several times during the 24 hour period. Each time you turn it over you will see new bubbbles of air escaping from the stone. Use the stone while WET! In subsequent uses, soak for between 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on how much 'new' air is escaping from the stone. I understand oil can be used in addition to water but I am told and have demonstrated that it is unneccessary. Good Luck!
1252670
I have used gun oil, some actual knife sharpening oils, and some lite oil I would use on the sewing machine or hinges in the house. A little course perhaps (not the sharpening nor stones), but I have also been known to use saliva. I haven't used them for some time and they are all that I will use, especially for good quality steel, so that is the best I could say at present. Hope this helped.
1667740
I would soak a new stone in water and use that to sharpen kitchen knives with. I bought this oil to use with a stone to sharpen an axe and will be using it on wood but your knife will be cutting food so I would use water for your stone.
1763535
The basic purpose of a "honing oil" is to help remove or manage the metal that is being stripped from the objects edge. Therefore, if you don't mind brushing off the stripped metal from the stone USE IT DRY. Otherwise use an oil or water and stick with it. Don't switch back and forth. Good luck!
1763534
works well without honing oil,as wet stone using water just as well havent used honing oil but would think it would be good
978337
I used clipper oil for my hair clippers. Depends on what you are sharpening.
1272015
I don't see why not. There are some with the opinion that you should not use anything. Just dry hone the blade. However, once you use oil, they say you need to continue using oil. Hope this helps.
250703
u need a light oil such as 3 in 1 oil couple drops on yur blade before and after u are done using it.
17181
I use honing fluid with the diamond stone. It will keep the filings from building up in the stone.
1437000
I would think so. Im pretty sure I saw other websites selling this product for just that. Basically if its steel and not serated, you can use any sharpening stone for it
2070933
Mine came with a small sharpening stone. Add a small bit of oil and sharpen.
2256706
I used it dry. The oil is just for cleaning if it gets clogged or "loaded". Here are the instructions from Lansky's website: Ceramic Sharp Stick Instructions Step 1 - Place the tip of the sharpener on a stable surface. Grip the handle firmly. Step 2 - Try to match the bevel angle of the knife to the sharpener and then draw the knife edge down the rod as if you were attempting to slice a thin layer off the rod -repeat this motion 3 - 4 times using light to moderate pressure. Repeat on the other side of the blade. Maintain a consistent angle for the best results. Note: Use Nathan's Honing Oil or the Lanksy Eraser Block to clean the Ceramic Sharp Stick when it gets clogged with sharpening detriment. Be Smart, Be Safe and Stay an Edge Above the Rest! CAUTION: Knife sharpening is an inherently dangerous activity. Used properly this sharpener cannot hurt you but a carelessly handled blade or pointed object can.
236907
it is a cutting edge, why would you use oil. the edge is replaceable although I have not had to as yet.