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Senorswiss,
I agree with Randy's comment, "like with like" meaning only to raise the slurry. This is not the intent of the Norton lapping stone. It is coarse for one purpose only, to flatten other...

Joe,
I have to agre on the Norton thing. A great stone but more prep time is needed unles you keep it soaking all the time, something I choose not to do. It is a little more of a mess to use.
I did...

Bigspendur,
You are right about the lubricating and cooling properties or kerosene. It is in effect a very thin oil that works perfectly for that purpose.

That may be part of why they use it but...

The Belgians do cut differently and I use (and sell) both. Water really should be used, and I think what may have been meant was they do not need to be soaked as they are not porous. Splash water on...