Originally Posted by
John C Cox
I can see the allure of synthetic stones.
For me water stones are easier. They are also messier.
My main reason for using oilstones is on curved blades. Gouges have a tendency to gouge water stones. It's not hard to gouge a water stone with a flat blade.
Besides, my shop doesn't have running water and during the winter water in the shop freezes on the colder days.
jtk
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