Thread: Question about burnishing Arkansas black

Unless the dapping block is hardened to the same level as a knife or chisel (doubtful) I wouldn't use it. The purpose of the burnishing is to wear in the stone. Softer steel won't do the job nearly as fast, if at all.

Originally Posted by eKretz

Unless the dapping block is hardened to the same level as a knife or chisel (doubtful) I wouldn't use it. The purpose of the burnishing is to wear in the stone. Softer steel won't do the job nearly as fast, if at all.

OK- I am sure it is cheap steel- I will use one of my older kitchen chef's knives.

Originally Posted by eKretz

Unless the dapping block is hardened to the same level as a knife or chisel (doubtful) I wouldn't use it. The purpose of the burnishing is to wear in the stone. Softer steel won't do the job nearly as fast, if at all.

The is a good point that I had not considered. I would hope that the dapping block is hardened given the way it is used.