Do these king stones need to be pre soaked? Or are they like Shaptons and only need to have water on the surface?
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Regardless of the stone or quality you should always presoak it. It helps remove all the build-up in the stone and makes the some alittle softer so you don't wear away at your knife as much. I've been a sushi cook for 4 years now and I sharpen my knives at least 2/3 times a week.
936025
The other answers to this question are correct. Make sure that the stone is very hot. Depending on what you are coming, use corn meal on the stone. DO NOT use a non stick spray on the stone.
937921
You dont have to have water but for wood you use random orbital sanders not this.this is for granite, marble,natural stones.
1267851
I am sure you meant heat? You can buy a roaster specially designed for these stones, or you can put them in a crock pot. I prefer to place a towel over a griddle, put the stones on the towel and cover them with another towel. Using a griddle is also easier for cleaning purposes.
950928
I don't think they are pre treated with oil. You can read about the company and their process on their website: http://www.totallybamboo.com/c54/.htmDon't put them in the dishwasher, hand wash. And, you will at some point need to use an oil to keep them nice, but that is after LOTS of use. I use the same on my Totally Bamboo cutting boards. They sell a TB Revitalizing Mineral Oil.
1957459
Nope, there soap stone. They are polished stones without sharp corners for that very reason
2265108
Selant is needed for to maintain. Cleaning can be done by using dry cloth and regular stone cleaning materials.
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.
346044
If I'm not mistaken, they come lanolized. Then you need to wash with lanolin soap after using them.
1305915
I spray them with a pre-treat - I use Oxyclean Spray. I wash them with my towels but do not use fabric softener on them, then air dry. That works for me! They are never real white again but I know that they are clean to re-use.
277101
Do not put wet on this stone. It is solely meant for dry bread dough. If you put fish etc. on stone it must be dry. Wet will cause stone to crack and break.
808836
I just wipe them off. I have never soaked them, but they should be ok to soak, I have just never had the need to.
478983
The instructions say one can wash the stone, but without soap, as otherwise "the residue will be absorbed into the stone and may affect the taste of food". That's what I do.
603620
I would not put them in the dishwasher as they are porous stone and all the soap residue would stay inside the stone. So, no dishwasher at all. If you use these a lot eventually they will get this lovely oily coating so they almost become non-stick. But this will only happen if you a) don't put them in the dishwasher and b) don't use soap on them at all. I wash all my stoneware by scrubbing with really hot water and some course salt. NO SOAP.I don't know what you mean by "adequate size for regular oven use". Yes, I can fit all four in my regular oven and they have worked well there too. I would not put them in the dishwasher as they are porous stone and all the soap residue would stay inside the stone. So, no dishwasher at all. If you use these a lot eventually they will get this lovely oily coating so they almost become non-stick. But this will only happen if you a) don't put them in the dishwasher and b) don't use soap on them at all. I wash all my stoneware by scrubbing with really hot water and some course salt. NO SOAP.I don't know what you mean by "adequate size for regular oven use". Yes, I can fit all four in my regular oven and they have worked... » Read More I would not put them in the dishwasher as they are porous stone and all the soap residue would stay inside the stone. So, no dishwasher at all. If you use these a lot eventually they will get this lovely oily coating so they almost become non-stick. But this will only happen if you a) don't put them in the dishwasher and b) don't use soap on them at all. I wash all my stoneware by scrubbing with really hot water and some course salt. NO SOAP.I don't know what you mean by "adequate size for regular oven use". Yes, I can fit all four in my regular oven and they have worked well there too. « Show Less
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No! Do NOT use oil with this type of stone! You will ruin it. They are designed to be used with water. Just, soak the stone, for a few minutes, in clean water and then add a sprinkle of water every few strokes as you are sharpening to wash the swarf from the surface of the stone. I noticed the sharpening oil advertised with this, and it is misleading. I use these stones with my hand planes and chisels, etc for woodworking and you cannot get a better edge than with a water stone. You can quite literally get a mirror finish if you go to 6000 grit or finer. The only drawback is the stones need to be flattened occasionally. No! Do NOT use oil with this type of stone! You will ruin it. They are designed to be used with water. Just, soak the stone, for a few minutes, in clean water and then add a sprinkle of water every few strokes as you are sharpening to wash the swarf from the surface of the stone. I noticed the sharpening oil advertised with this, and it is misleading. I use these stones with my hand planes and chisels, etc for woodworking and you cannot get a better edge than with a water stone. You can quite literally get a mirror finish if you go to 6000 grit or finer. The only drawback is the... » Read More No! Do NOT use oil with this type of stone! You will ruin it. They are designed to be used with water. Just, soak the stone, for a few minutes, in clean water and then add a sprinkle of water every few strokes as you are sharpening to wash the swarf from the surface of the stone. I noticed the sharpening oil advertised with this, and it is misleading. I use these stones with my hand planes and chisels, etc for woodworking and you cannot get a better edge than with a water stone. You can quite literally get a mirror finish if you go to 6000 grit or finer. The only drawback is the stones need to be flattened occasionally. « Show Less
802499
No need to season it. I just washed with a little dish soap and rinsed it well before the first use. Over time the drippings fr the pizzas season the stone. Also, note that the stone needs to be heated first before putting a pizza on it.
1456642
Do not put oil on it and it will not have an odor. This stone does not need to be seasoned.