Toulle
Lovin' The Homestead
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I have an old Arkansas stone, the type that has a rough and smooth side, that I inherited. This stone has been in continuous use for 30+ years by me, and I don't know how long before I got it.
Somewhere along the line I got the notion that the best oil to use on this stone is olive oil. I know that is the best stuff to use on my flintlock guns, so it seemed like a good idea. Maybe it wasn't.
Recently a spot developed on the smooth side that is rather clogged or gummed up. The blade just skips over it when I am sharpening it.
Anybody got any ideas how to fix this? Other than that one spot it is still a very good tool.
Somewhere along the line I got the notion that the best oil to use on this stone is olive oil. I know that is the best stuff to use on my flintlock guns, so it seemed like a good idea. Maybe it wasn't.
Recently a spot developed on the smooth side that is rather clogged or gummed up. The blade just skips over it when I am sharpening it.
Anybody got any ideas how to fix this? Other than that one spot it is still a very good tool.