Members Havamal Posted November 12, 2012 Members Report Posted November 12, 2012 (edited) Ok… I realize that I will most likely get as many different answers as responses to this question, but I am curious. Sharpening oil… I realize that most any will do the job, but I figure some might be better than others. What type or brand do you use or recommend? Edited November 12, 2012 by Havamal Quote
Members Havamal Posted November 12, 2012 Author Members Report Posted November 12, 2012 Or for that matter, any procedures that you use that produce a better edge? Quote
Chief31794 Posted November 13, 2012 Report Posted November 13, 2012 I've always used smiths honing oil, but as stated, probably any oil will do. I use this on Arkansas stones, on my diamond stones I use soapy water. Chief Quote
Members Havamal Posted November 13, 2012 Author Members Report Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks for the input Chief! Quote
Northmount Posted November 13, 2012 Report Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks for the input Chief! Here is a whole treatise on sharpening and whether to use water or oil and what type http://leatherworker.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=43081&hl=%2Bstone+%2Bsharpening+%2Boil+%2Bwater Tom Quote
Members Havamal Posted November 13, 2012 Author Members Report Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks Tom! Quote
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