Hey folks, I just got a Carborundum #115 from a fellow on eBay. I immediately laid it on the table and sprinkled some water on it so I could try honing one of my razors. To my surprise, the droplets soaked right in! (Have you folks seen this?) It was like watching water evaporate off a hot surface. I found that even if I splashed water on liberally, it might be gone before I finished a pass.

The box says to use a thin, clear oil -- perhaps that's what I should be using. I've got some non-detergent 10-weight oil in the garage. Would that work, or is there a fancy "hone oil" I should use?

Thanks!
- Scott