Quote Originally Posted by Scipio View Post
I don't like using oil on any stones at all. I find it is messy. I have also found that in the alternative where the stone appears to reject water, ie. hydrophobic as Piet says, a little dish soap or lather mixed with water can solve or certainly reduce the problem.
great big +1. I'm a soap and water on Charnley guy. Damn fine edge. Damn fine.