Thread: Question about burnishing Arkansas black

I recently got a nice 6"x2"X1/2" Black Arkansas from Dan's whetstone. I have read about burnishing the stone before use. I have a 4"x4" steel dapping block that I use for pinning scales. Can I use this for burnishing?

Do you use the flat of the block to rub on the stone or the edge? Is it just rubbing back and forth/circles or is there a specific pattern?

Did a search on YouTube for how to burnish an Arkansas stone and nothing useful. Anyone know of a video I could watch if the process?