Looking for Oilstones

[Dave Wisman]

Been on the hunt for oilstones, it seems most do not carry them anymore.

Any suggestions on where to look?

[Joel Goodman]

Tools for working wood has the Norton Arkansas oilstones; Hall's ProEdge and Dan's carry their own Arkansas stones.

[Dave Wisman]

completely forgot about Hall's and Dan's. don't ask me how. Looked at the ones on TFWW but wanted a bit thicker than 1/2 inch. Thanks again for the suggestions.

[Kevin Adams]

Dave,

Hall's is really first rate, but if you want a nice translucent, I think the 3/4" (8"x2") stone that Joel sells is about the best. Norton seems to have a better supply of the translucents (at least my experience). It all depends what you are looking for...I also have a hard black from Hall's (8"x3"x1" size) and it is very nice, but if I had to have one fine stone the Norton would be it.

If I were starting out again, I would get the Chris Pye kit of 2 stones that Joel sells...the combo India and translucent, plus a stop. You'd be set for a couple of lifetimes with that group.

Kevin

[Matt Lau]

Ragnar at Ragnar's forge has some stones too.

He's highly regarded by the knife community.

[Wayne Morley]

I like Sharpening supplies dot com. Good selection and prices.

http://www.sharpeningsupplies.com/

[Faust M. Ruggiero]

Dave,
Look for a private message from me.
fmr

[Jeff Willard]

The Best Things. Norton triple stones in a variety of configurations, from all man-made stones to all natural Arkansas.

[Tim Sgrazzutti]

+1 for Halls pro edge. Very happy with 2x8 soft, hard, and black stones.