What kind of honing oil do you use with this sharpening system? I'm okay with the oil this product comes with but I'm interested in what others use.
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So far I have only used the honing oil provided by Smith. But any light weight oil will work quite satisfactorily. This is a good quality stone and will create an excellent.knife edge. It will require some patience to learn how to maintain the same sharpening angle with each stroke. Good luck.
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I have used gun oil, some actual knife sharpening oils, and some lite oil I would use on the sewing machine or hinges in the house. A little course perhaps (not the sharpening nor stones), but I have also been known to use saliva. I haven't used them for some time and they are all that I will use, especially for good quality steel, so that is the best I could say at present. Hope this helped.
808418
Generally there are two common types of honing stones, aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. If you have a more specific reason for asking I will try to help with a more detailed answer.
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My leather hone plate came with a stick of compound. The link below shows that the compound is .5 micron Chromium Oxide. Wet the leather and rub the stick on the leather as it is turning. Add as required.http://www.worksharptools.com/woodworking/woodworking-sharpener/parts-and-accessories-woodworking/work-sharp-3000-leather-hone-kit.html
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You don't have to. I have used it with and without. It does seem to glide much smoother across the blade when I use honing oil. I've even heard of some people using water. Honing oil is relatively inexpensive, so I tend to use it.
808420
Generally there are two common types of honing stones, aluminum oxide and silicon carbide. If you have a more specific reason for asking I willtry to help with a more detailed answer.
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I used it dry. The oil is just for cleaning if it gets clogged or "loaded". Here are the instructions from Lansky's website: Ceramic Sharp Stick Instructions Step 1 - Place the tip of the sharpener on a stable surface. Grip the handle firmly. Step 2 - Try to match the bevel angle of the knife to the sharpener and then draw the knife edge down the rod as if you were attempting to slice a thin layer off the rod -repeat this motion 3 - 4 times using light to moderate pressure. Repeat on the other side of the blade. Maintain a consistent angle for the best results. Note: Use Nathan's Honing Oil or the Lanksy Eraser Block to clean the Ceramic Sharp Stick when it gets clogged with sharpening detriment. Be Smart, Be Safe and Stay an Edge Above the Rest! CAUTION: Knife sharpening is an inherently dangerous activity. Used properly this sharpener cannot hurt you but a carelessly handled blade or pointed object can.
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No the 3--n-1 oil is thicker &for; lubricating and moving parts and metal parts on metal the honing open the pores in the sharpening stone so that you get a better grit when sharpening tools knives and other edges
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I haven't had to sharpen the blades yet, so I can't answer that part. I spray a silicone lubricant after every time I use the mower to prevent corrosion. The blades have stayed quite sharp, and you can adjust them if they ever have a larger spacing - I don't know if this is considered 'sharpening' though.
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I would not use oil.. just soak in water for bout ten minutes, then add a lil to the top while using ..oil soaks in and cause metal filings to inbed in to the stone & won't sharpen as well..
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Mine came with a small sharpening stone. Add a small bit of oil and sharpen.
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Enid, I recently bought mine a few months ago, so I'm no help. But maybe a Williams and Sonoma or a Sur La Tab can help. They sharpen knives so maybe....! Or you could try to contact the place where you bought it. Hope you find the answer you're looking for. When you do I would love to hear it!! Lori
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Some kind of lubricant will always help although these bits are so agressive I have never even thought about using any oil or anything. These bits are awesome. Never get dull no matter what you are cutting or carving. Just don't step on them or try to bend them as they will surely snap.
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I have not had any problems with either. It does make a louder noise when sharpening but that is to be expected. I have used this a few time and have been happy with the results.
510248
I use mine to sharpen chisels and plane irons ins the shop, but I see no reason why they wouldn't be great on knives also. I use a little water on the stone to keep it from clogging with iron filings, of course then I oil the tools well after sharpening to prevent rust.I've give mine hard daily use for 4 months and it shows no sign of ware. I have no idea how long it will last but it seems like a long time.
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I would suggest purchasing a work sharp sharpening system or a wicked edge sharpening system....I've gotten great results from both
510247
The Schf10 is made of 1095 high carbon steel so its edge will last longer due to the hardness. So yes I would rather make a few passes on a diamond sharpener as oppossed to dozens of passes on an oil stone. Both work. I like to finsh up the edge with oil stones. I've only had my DMT for a few months but it still takes off metal quikly. I imagine they will last a few years with moderate use.
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This is my work pocket knife. I use it daily for cutting a variety of things and have not had occasion to oil it at all. If I wanted to lube the joint, I would use a little spray silicone oil. I'm pretty certain that the type of oil is immaterial. Its whatever will do the job without making a mess of your pants. If you're referring to sharpening oil, I am a avid water stone user so no oil is used for sharpening. I would give everything a quick wipe with a lightly oiled rag after sharpening though just to get rid of any moisture.