Oilstones / Waterstones

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9 September 2026 at 22:35 #864347
Grindstone Cowboy
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Whilst wandering around Lidl today, I picked up a nice-looking sharpening stone at a very reasonable price. I assumed – dangerous, I know – that it was an oilstone, but it turns out it’s a waterstone. No experience at all with waterstones, so can anyone tell me the pros and cons, and what makes a waterstone different? Or can I just use it with oil and there won’t be any difference?

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Rob
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9 September 2026 at 22:56 #864351
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The diference is that one only uses water on the stoneand care is needed not to dig in whilst sharpening.

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9 September 2026 at 23:19 #864353
Charles Lamont
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No, only use water. They are much softer than oilstones, so wear quickly and need flattening from time to time. They are great for putting really sharp edges on your wood chisels and plane irons.
10 September 2026 at 00:42 #864354
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Very odd – I thought I’d replied but it isn’t showing up. So, once again…

Thanks chaps, good to know.

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