All whetstones up to 4K need a good soaking, between 5 and 20 minutes, after that just a good spray will get the job done. IMHO!
I use regularly .22K/1K and a 4K/8K and soak them both for about 15minute each before use, after all it ''couldn't hurt?!''

My 2 cents late on the night wing.


tinkersd of SRP