Sheldon wrote:
>
> biig wrote:
> > Dee Randall wrote:
> > >
> > > "Cape Cod Bob" > wrote in message
> > > ...
> > > > On 29 Dec 2005 10:57:39 -0800, "salgud" > wrote:
> > > >
> > > >>
> > > >>biig wrote:
> > > >>> I have a new Henckles (sp) knife and a whet stone. What is the proper
> > > >>> angle for honing the blade? I have an electric can opener with a
> > > >>> sharpener on the back, but I don't want to wreck the knife
> > > >>> experimenting..
> > > >>>
> > > >>> Thanks.....Sharon
> > > >>
> > > >>Sharon,
> > > >>. A little oil on the
> > > >>stone will make it slide easier.
> > > >
> > > > Oil SHOULD be added to an oilstone to flush the steel particles so
> > > > they don't embed and glaze the stone. It is not intended as a
> > > > lubricant.
> > > > ------------
> > > >
> > > > Cape Cod Bob
> > >
> > > Sharon, I believe there are two kinds of whet stones - one made for using
> > > oil and one made for using water.
> > > Find out which one you have before you put oil on it.
> > > Dee Dee
> >
> > Now I am confused...lol... It's a yard sale find, so I don't know
> > which kind it would be....
>
> If it was used it should be easy to determine... if it smells fresh and
> clean and isn't all oozy with schmootz then it's a water stone, but if
> it feels slimey and/or smells italian then it's an oil stone.

Actually, I think it was from someone's toolbox (carpenter or
mechanic) if the other items for sale at this yard sale were any
indiciation. I'll wash it thoroughly before I use it, but I would
guess?? it's an oil stone?