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If you find the stone clogs quickly when used dry or if used with just water, then it'd likely do better when used with oil.
Being it's a natural stone, there's no rule as to which should be used. But the key point is, it may work a lot better if used with something that keeps the stone from clogging. Sometimes water won't do that very well on a stone that doesn't shed much grit. In that case, using oil almost always helps it work better.
Other 'natural' stones that shed grit readily, like sandstone or siltstone, can work great with water. But otherwise, oil is probably the way to go.
Being it's a natural stone, there's no rule as to which should be used. But the key point is, it may work a lot better if used with something that keeps the stone from clogging. Sometimes water won't do that very well on a stone that doesn't shed much grit. In that case, using oil almost always helps it work better.
Other 'natural' stones that shed grit readily, like sandstone or siltstone, can work great with water. But otherwise, oil is probably the way to go.
!!!. I think I should restrain from asking to many questions: ignorance is bliss!!! I thought that I solved my stropping needs - vegetable tan instrument grade leather finally arrived today. But David ruined my day: now I need to undertake another research and look for the proper grade of denim and make sure that backing is firm
. I am also expecting a M390 chef knife so I need a proper compound for it. For now I got a set of 5 pcs different color by Porter and Cable from Lowes model PCPCMX. Are they any good? Is there a simple source where make sure that I buy the right stuff? Hopefully, not too expensive? I already spent several hundred dollars on cutlery stuff, half of purchased stuff was junk.
