Using stones to finish knives?

[Crayola]

Please tell me everything you know about using stones to finish knives. Techniques, equipment, and especially where to get stones would be much appreciated!

 

[Bruce Evans]

I haven't ever tried using stones to finish a Blade out.But I do know that a friend of mine has and he gets different grit stones from the auto parts store.
Check out on Foggs site,that is how he finishes his knives.
Bruce

 

[Crayola]

Thanks Bruce!

I have tried it once on a "medium" waterstone, just to see what would happen. I really liked working the metal over the stone, and it did a good job, as far as I remember.

I'll check out Don Fogg's site pronto!

 

[yoda4561]

heheh, I have this info from a well trusted knifemaker that uses stones for most of the work on his blades... He uses diemakers stones, soaked in kerosene... I think 400 to 1200 grit, then finishes it off with swipe of 1200 grit paper to even it all out.

 

[Brett Bennett]

Crayola,

Check out Gesswein. I've used the Moldmaker Plus stones. If you don't care for the smell of kerosene in your shop like me, I recommend a solution of water and baking soda.

Brett