Originally Posted by Scott F

I always used oil but decided to try water when I got a new stone for my axes from Amazon. For the difference in mess I will keep using just water on this stone. So far it is working great.

I started using water on the stone years ago. A little liquid dish soap helps to keep the stone's pores open.

If you take the time it takes, it takes less time.
--Pat Parelli

American by birth; Alaskan by choice.
--ironbender