Is water or honing oil, or both (soak in water then add a few drops of oil) best for a whetstone? Its for kitchen/pocket knives with a Shun 300/1000
1667739
Only oil for honing stones; water is used on diamond and water stones (I am assuming that a Shun 300/1000 is Japanese water stone; thus use only water). Caution: a wet water stone can crack if left in an unheated area during freezing conditions. Any stone can use for any knives, hatchets , or axes.
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.
197970
From what I've experienced I would use a wet stone first then keep the edge straight with the ceramic steel. After that I would use the ceramic steel before and after each use. Your knife should stay sharp longer with minimal effort.
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!
346306
Mr. Nietzche the carbon steel is similar to surgical steel. You could use a wet stone, but I use a Santuko ceramic sharpner. I use the knife everyday, if you let the knife do the work, and treat it nice, it will do wonders. Don't let it soak in water etc...The blade is so fine, I sharpen it maybe once a week at most. Hope it helps?
1220181
I recommend watching some how to videos. Explaining how to sharpen a knife using a wet stone thru text is rather difficult. Also, getting a guide on which angles are better for different purposes is a good idea. I use between a 20-25 degree angle for my pocket knives. Again, check out you tube where you can see a demonstration.
165708
A good way is to sit on handle. Use a fine India stone with water or oil using Full strokes same on both sides
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.
587063
I'm pretty sure you can. I have a diamond sharpener from Smith's and it advises to use honing oil. So I doubt it'll cause anything bad. I use this oil on all my stones.
1796402
All opinions are subjective. But me personally I think the honing oil creates a better slurry. And in effect creates a finer grit on the stone. Giving you a coarse,medium,and fine in a two sides stone.that is if you are talking about the puck. I also use this with my lansky guided sharpener too.
14948
Oil is best but water with drop of dish soap will work. It's a decent stone.
1252669
So far I have only used the honing oil provided by Smith. But any light weight oil will work quite satisfactorily. This is a good quality stone and will create an excellent.knife edge. It will require some patience to learn how to maintain the same sharpening angle with each stroke. Good luck.
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A decent whetstone when used properly will always get the best results with any non serrated blade from Kitana to Higo no Kami. Its what the pros use as well. As far as grit goes that all depends on how dull the blade is. A variety of stones will cover your bases and last damn near forever.
1825672
Sharpen the blade with a fine grade oil stone along the bevel only. Use WD-40 and a rag to clean sap off the blade before honing the edge.
205857
use the #2 stone. If knife is really dull it may take several passes maybe 6.
1582470
I would not use oil.. just soak in water for bout ten minutes, then add a lil to the top while using ..oil soaks in and cause metal filings to inbed in to the stone & won't sharpen as well..
919125
I soaked it for about 5 minutes before starting to sharpen. Also while sharpening if the stone looked dry I soaked it for another 5 minutes.
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.