sharpening question

bdws1975

bdws1975

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Steve,
I recently picked up a VERY used norton three stone sharpening unit. this is the one with the reservoir for oil. can I use virgin olive oil to fill the reservoir to use the stones?

thanks!

Brett
 
I've never used that type oil. I have always used oil listed and sold as 'honing oil' like that Wal-Mart or Kmart sold with a little kit at one time or like would come from a kit or refil from Case, or Smith. I have heard of folks using mineral oil but not olive oil. It would seem to me that olive oil could turn rancid on you over time and that the stone could become contaminated with bacteria or even stink so bad you'd probably not even want to get near it.

STR
 
STR said:
I've never used that type oil. I have always used oil listed and sold as 'honing oil' like that Wal-Mart or Kmart sold with a little kit at one time or like would come from a kit or refil from Case, or Smith. I have heard of folks using mineral oil but not olive oil. It would seem to me that olive oil could turn rancid on you over time and that the stone could become contaminated with bacteria or even stink so bad you'd probably not even want to get near it.

STR
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yeah, after I posted it I had that thought. I will just buy some honing oil.


Thanks Steve,
brett
 
STR is right as usual. It will work and will eventually turn rancid and kinda stink. Its happened to me in experimenting with new sharpening oils. Store bought mineral oil is just fine. Good luck.
 
chugokujin said:
STR is right as usual. It will work and will eventually turn rancid and kinda stink. Its happened to me in experimenting with new sharpening oils. Store bought mineral oil is just fine. Good luck.
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Thanks so much guys. I got some mineral oil and will be using that.

Best,
Brett
 
Yes. Mineral oil is preferred by those that find they use their folding knife for food prep jobs so if you are like me thats what you want. I tend to use a lot of dry hones as a result of how often I'm pulling out my folder in the kitchen.

If I could have successfully trained my other half to properly care for blades in the kitchen perhaps I wouldn't have to feel the need to pull out the only sharp knife handy all the time but after 25 years of marriage with no success I've finally figured it out. :D

STR
 
STR said:
If I could have successfully trained my other half to properly care for blades in the kitchen perhaps I wouldn't have to feel the need to pull out the only sharp knife handy all the time but after 25 years of marriage with no success I've finally figured it out. :D

STR
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Now I know to stop trying to train my better half (together 4 years, married a month). I'll have to tell her to stop eyeing the santoku and the Chinese cleaver that her parents have.
 
Yes. Live and learn. I missed the finer print part of our nuptials as well.

Seems there were other statements there I didn't say but agreed to nonetheless.

Things like my top ten.

1) Give it up, she is always right.
2) Persist at the risk of being punished by yanking of sexual pleasures and attention. (I hate this one)
3) For one week everymonth simply acknowledge that you are her punching bag and take it with no complaint at the risk of having #2 used on you.
4) When asked to do something it means "NOW!" regardless of how it may appear.
5) Realize that when you do something it will never be done right and you will be corrected and taught and retaught the correct way for life.
6) Accept that she is a better driver than you and that she will prove this repeatedly from doing it in the passenger seat for life.
7) Contrary to your past behavior you will ask for directions when lost or suffer the consequences of #2
8) You will not discuss her with her family and if you do she must be presented as an angel from heaven or you will suffer the consequences of #2.
9) You will not lie with the exception of when asked how she looks which is the only exception.
10) Know now that she will dull the crap out of the kitchen knives you kept sharp when single and that it will be your fault this is so. Argue this at the risk of suffering #2.

I'm sure I've missed thirty or forty more. :D

STR
 
LOL!!!!! That is HILARIOUS!!! Number 2 IS bad.

Thanks for the laughs!

Brett

STR said:
Yes. Live and learn. I missed the finer print part of our nuptials as well.

Seems there were other statements there I didn't say but agreed to nonetheless.

Things like my top ten.

1) Give it up, she is always right.
2) Persist at the risk of being punished by yanking of sexual pleasures and attention. (I hate this one)
3) For one week everymonth simply acknowledge that you are her punching bag and take it with no complaint at the risk of having #2 used on you.
4) When asked to do something it means "NOW!" regardless of how it may appear.
5) Realize that when you do something it will never be done right and you will be corrected and taught and retaught the correct way for life.
6) Accept that she is a better driver than you and that she will prove this repeatedly from doing it in the passenger seat for life.
7) Contrary to your past behavior you will ask for directions when lost or suffer the consequences of #2
8) You will not discuss her with her family and if you do she must be presented as an angel from heaven or you will suffer the consequences of #2.
9) You will not lie with the exception of when asked how she looks which is the only exception.
10) Know now that she will dull the crap out of the kitchen knives you kept sharp when single and that it will be your fault this is so. Argue this at the risk of suffering #2.

I'm sure I've missed thirty or forty more. :D

STR
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Ralphie Mays' father imparted marital advice to his son this way:

"You can be right or you can be happy, but you can't be both."
 
STR said:
Yes. Live and learn. I missed the finer print part of our nuptials as well.

Seems there were other statements there I didn't say but agreed to nonetheless.

Things like my top ten.

1) Give it up, she is always right.
2) Persist at the risk of being punished by yanking of sexual pleasures and attention. (I hate this one)
3) For one week everymonth simply acknowledge that you are her punching bag and take it with no complaint at the risk of having #2 used on you.
4) When asked to do something it means "NOW!" regardless of how it may appear.
5) Realize that when you do something it will never be done right and you will be corrected and taught and retaught the correct way for life.
6) Accept that she is a better driver than you and that she will prove this repeatedly from doing it in the passenger seat for life.
7) Contrary to your past behavior you will ask for directions when lost or suffer the consequences of #2
8) You will not discuss her with her family and if you do she must be presented as an angel from heaven or you will suffer the consequences of #2.
9) You will not lie with the exception of when asked how she looks which is the only exception.
10) Know now that she will dull the crap out of the kitchen knives you kept sharp when single and that it will be your fault this is so. Argue this at the risk of suffering #2.

I'm sure I've missed thirty or forty more. :D

STR
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Moderators,

Please, for the interest of all the male members of this forum, could you please make of this post a sticky in the Wilderness and overall survival forum. Thanks.

dantzk.
 
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