I just received my hone from OLDSCHOOL from the competition I won some time ago. (as im just home for Christmas where I told him to ship it to)

So anyway, was wondering if any of you guys can answer a few questions. Has pm'd OS but I think he's a busy man else has missed the pm and I don't wanna hassle him either.


Basically he sent me a pm saying this......

"Its a standard Maruichi Nakayama hone. Just put a film of water on the surface and use like normal hone. You "may" need to lap it first, but I never lap mine.....Yet.
Depending on your climate, you may want to coat the sides and base with a good, strong and clear lacquer."

So my questions are -

1) What grit do you think the stone is? As I wont have a chance to use it for a few weeks later. By touch it feels around 8k although I could be well off.
2) What does he mean by lacquering it? In case it crumbles?
3) Any have experience using these and if so, what order did you use it with your other stones.

Ta Gents

And HAPPY NEW YEAR to you all!!

p.s. I know I aint on as much due to Uni but I still love y'all!
pps. It's a beautiful stone
ppps. I can't wait to use it!!!!!!