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I recall seeing that video when it first came out and was confused by the rational of that technique, smoothing and flattening with a round object, like trying to rub out a finish with a baseball. I...

Once they are clean, you can use oil, just wash in water and dish soap, when you are done honing, it will remove all the oil. Or just use Smith’s or Ballistol and it come of with water.

Might these be Arkansas stones ?

Probably, Smiths are good ark stones. Give them a cleaning with oven cleaner and a good degreaser and scrub brush, and maybe a soak, for a better look.

Here is an interesting video about Precision Ground stones by Rob Renz, that demonstrates Diamond grinding a pair of India stones the results are similar to what we are trying to achieve by...

Years ago, I used glass and granite countertop cutoff, available from Habitat for Humanity for a couple dollars.

I started using a steel baking sheet primarily to contain the slurry and found...

Yes, that looks like a stone were the black and translucent transition, I have a small one more grey with black and white veins running through it. It is translucent and super finisher.

I use a...

60 grit loose Silicone Carbide, a steel cookie sheet and grid mark with a Sharpie. Pencil will wash off with the slurry. Ink will also but you will get a good idea if you are flat.

Stay on 60...

The effects of burnishing vary greatly depending on the preparation of the stone, the razor edge and technique.

Once the stone is flat and smooth finished to 600 grit or higher, it is easy to...