do you have to use water on the stone?
1343444
I would assume in a survival situation...NO, but as far as getting the best edge and not contaminating the stone...I'd say use a small amount of water to float the metal away and keep from serrating your edge and 'glazing' the stone.
1343445
In a pinch, yes but when you us a stone without water or oil, the edge slowly loses its temper. The heat from the abrasion causes it. Thats why you never use an uncooled high speed sander or grinder to sharpen anything after heat treating. you will get micro chipping or an edge that loses sharpness quickly.
202958
The best method is a inexpensive chip brush. Apply the sealer with the brush and pad off the extra sealer that doesn't absorb into the stone with a rag or paper towel
1694396
No. It is a steel plate impregnated with diamond. In fact you can use this to flatten your water stones if you desire a finish higher than 1000 grit.
1377359
Yes, make sure you put it in the oven when you preheat the oven. And make sure the stone is completely dry otherwise it can crack
839483
water and it works amazing but it takes some getting used to. also i think the angles are inverted so take care of that. I recommend putting duct tape on the back of the stones and writing which grit they are as the ink on the stone will where off
572718
No. Never use a "stone" in one of these, as a rule of thumb. It'll make the pearl disintegrate.
933176
Yes, the stone is designed to work with oil. It is a little too rough without it. However, you could probably use water, but I don't think that you would get a very good edge.
1030294
Whereas you cannot use water inside, I would say no. Generally stones reserve heat best when heated from warmth of water! I have a mini crock pot I use!
210813
I would not recommend it, stone is somewhat degradable. Maybe if you use the coarser side of the stone.
10280
Yes. Dont use if there are stones gled on. I suggest a silver cleaning cloth for that.
232345
I don't know what is recommended, but I would not put it in the dishwasher. I fear it would make the stone brittle.
2190548
Yes; using it without thoroughly soaking it first will damage the stone and/or your knife.
309146
I use it on my wet feet. Either in the tub while I'm bathing or while I'm soaking my feet in a bucket. This stone is the best I've ever used.
1522039
If the leaves are dry, it should do fine...and leave the stone undisturbed. I have used it for this purpose with little, if any, problem.
1353747
You don't have to, but it says that you can use water to wet the knife blade, and I do. I have to say this is the best sharpener. There are YouTube videos if you're curious.
561991
Either water or oil will prevent steel particles from clogging the stone. Using water on an oiled stone may give poor results. May take a lot of oil to soak through, but once completely soaked the stone would only need additional oil added to it periodically. Water stones need water every time.
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Depends if you have an wet stone or an oil stone. Spit just doesn't do it for a oil stone