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Here is an interesting video by Robrenz, Robin Renzetti on precision grinding flat stones.

He precision grinds Norton India stones on a precision grinding diamond wheel. These stones are...

So, because they are natural stones, each may have different performance, but a burnished fine, hard Ark, Translucent or Surgical Black does remove metal, though a very small amount. And that is the...

Yea do not use Smith’s straight, on a wet stone use 2-3 drops, add water, keep the stone wet and drop or two of Smith’s as needed. Same for Ballistol.

If you think you are getting all the stone...

When finishing on a synthetic stone, you do so with lite pressure, because they cut faster, finishing with an Ark you will need more pressure to get it to cut. Experiment with the amount of pressure....

A lot depends on your stone and how it is finished. A lot also depends on your bevel and edge and how it is finished.

A burnished Ark will be a slow cutter, so if your edge is not finished to a...