Hi,
Finally I found a stone in Transylvania to sharpen my knife properly. Previously I have been using a rough scythe stone, but it was hard to get a good edge. My new Aluminium oxide stone has a two sides, one smoother than the other. What would you say is best to use on the stone as there seems to be many differing opinions on the subject, like straight bike chain oil, WD40 and water? For instance why would you use oil in preference to water and vice versa? The oval stone in the photo below is the old scythe stone.
Best wishes, Paul
Finally I found a stone in Transylvania to sharpen my knife properly. Previously I have been using a rough scythe stone, but it was hard to get a good edge. My new Aluminium oxide stone has a two sides, one smoother than the other. What would you say is best to use on the stone as there seems to be many differing opinions on the subject, like straight bike chain oil, WD40 and water? For instance why would you use oil in preference to water and vice versa? The oval stone in the photo below is the old scythe stone.
Best wishes, Paul