Question 1

Can I use it with water? Or it comes with the oil already?

Accepted Answer

This stone is impregnated with oil at the factory for improved performance.  Using addtional oil as a sharpening lubricant is our recommended method for optimal performance.  However, using water as a lubricant will not damage the stone and can be used at your discretion.

Question 2

What is the best way to store this in between uses?

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one way to store the stone after use is to buy a plastic storage container on amazon.a problem with that is that if you use oil to sharpen your knives,eventually the storage container will get oily as well.i store my sharpening stone after use,i wrap the stone in a cloth,what oil I used on the stone,and then I place it in a zip lock bag so the stone and oil do not dirty surfaces or other peoples cloths if they were to touch the wrapped stone by accident.i have been doing this for years.the oil on the stone helps the stone from wearing easily and the heat between the stone and the knife is not intense on the stone .this is simple and easy and are items that you have around the house and have no expense what so ever. I hope this helps you and answers your questions on this subject.

Question 3

My stone soaks up oil too quick. Is this normal.

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Milton, not trying to be anything but helpful but(alot of people use the wrong oils) what oil are you using?  I use white mineral oil because it is viscous and is a good oil to leave on blades for storage. Also, what time frame is "too quick" I usually reapply a small amount (maybe nickel size) drop each time I turn a small blade (10" or so) so thats maybe 5-10 minutes if I'm taking my time and focusing on bevels. I coat the entire stone when sharpening larger blades. Hope this helps.

Question 4

Can you use it to sharpen ceramic knives? Thank you

Accepted Answer

This is an oil stone. Diamond stones of higher grit (600-1200) are recommended for ceramic knives. Be careful when sharpening a ceramic knife. They break easily.

ASIN	B0001MSA5Y
Best Sellers Rank	#215,752 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #390 in Sharpening Stones
Brand	Norton
Brand Name	Norton
Color	Multicolor
Customer Reviews	4.5 out of 5 stars 205 Reviews
Global Trade Identification Number	00614636854557
Grit Type	Fine
Included Components	Pike Crystolon 8 inch
Item Dimensions L x W x H	8"L x 3"W x 1"H
Item Type Name	sharpneing stone
Item Weight	0.34 Kilograms
Manufacturer	St. Gobain Abrasives
Manufacturer Part Number	61463685455
Manufacturer Warranty Description	Manufacturer Warranty
Material	Carborundum
Material Type	Carborundum
Model Number	61463685455
Number of Items	1
Product Dimensions	8"L x 3"W x 1"H
UPC	614636854557 028000240363
Unit Count	1.0 Count

Norton Knife Sharpener Oil Stone, Sharpening Stone with Fine/Coarse Combination, Black

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