Oil Stones

Is it a Waterstone or an Oilstone?
September 1, 2007

Q: I purchased some used sharpening stones, but I don’t know if they are waterstones or oilstones. How can I tell the difference? Duane C. Bennett, Medford, OR A: Until…
Inside Sharpening Stones
July 1, 2005

Discover the differences between natural and man-made products
Getting an Edge
February 1, 2000

Waterstones, and the secrets of honing
In Search of the Perfect Benchstone
December 1, 1997

The pros and cons of Arkansas stones, ceramic stones, diamond lapping plates and waterstones
A New Angle on Whetstones
August 1, 1993

Can oil and water be mixed?
Sharpening With Oilstones
December 1, 1986

No jigs, no gadgets, no nonsense
How to Sharpen
August 1, 1981

A keen edge makes all the difference
Bench Stones
December 1, 1975

The variables that produce the better edge

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