Thread: What do you use on a hard black slate hone? Water or honing oil.

Originally Posted by Brontosaurus

I use oil or water, depending on the type of slate and its porosity--non-porous, oil, porous, water. You seem to be happy with the results as used, so stick with that. Is a high-grit synth really needed afterwards?

I like options & the Shapton will be another option. I have a Coti that is a good stone also. I am thinking of starting to do some razor honing & fine knife sharpening in the near future. I have a neighbor who teaches in a culinary school & is also opening a fine dining type restaurant here in town. The guy who was doing his & the schools knives has retired. Rather than sending their knives out we have been talking & I hope to get his business. I like having tools to do the work I have. Plus I like having "STUFF". I tell my wife & kids the He who dies with the most stuff wins. I want to win! ROFLOL ;-)
Slawman