Thread: Oil Stones

Hey guys,

More of a curiosity than anything, but why do people not use oil stones to hone with? Is it just that the other types of stones are far superior?

Martin

The common waterstones like Norton and Shapton are both finer grit and faster cutting than the premier oilstones like the arkansas stones; it's a very attractive combination.

I use the arkansas stones anyway, though I find they work better with water or lather instead of oil. I use the Norton waterstone for taking out nicks and putting on a clean bevel, then I finish up with a pink translucent arkansas stone, lubricated with lather. I think I'm the only one here that uses them though.

I used to use a very rough Norton oilstone for major blade fixes until I got with the 1000grit sandpaper program.