Which oil for Lansky Sharpener...

[greenphotos]

Hi all,

I have been entrusted with my father-in-law's (rip) sharpening kit and I have been using it with great reslts. I like the way I can get a uniform angle on the edge.
However the oil is running out... can I use general multipurpose oil or do i need some specialst stuff?
http://www.lanskysharpeners.com/LKDMD.php

Mark

 

[weaver]

WD40 works pretty well. You don't want to use an oil that will dry in the pores of the stones.

 

[greenphotos]

Thanks

 

[Cairodel]

WD40 works pretty well. You don't want to use an oil that will dry in the pores of the stones.

That's exactly what WD40 will do, as it is solvent-based, it evaporates. Fine for loosening
things up when they're stuck, but you should ALWAYS lubricate properly afterwards.
On my Lansky, I use Heavy duty gearbox oil, but like you say, a general purpose will do.
As an aside, if you don't use oil from the start**, you can just rinse in soapy water
afterwards, but from the first time you use any oil, you always have to use it....
Hope that was clearer than mud...!!

**Sorry, omitted to say use water instead of oil, then rinse afterwards......

 

[greenphotos]

Hi.

It does indeed clear it up. I've got some general pupose oil that I'll use.

Sharpened my Khukuri today for it's first proper use and it ate through a 6" peice of wood in no time! Amazing!
(Looks similar to this:

Mark