Capable_Okra OP t1_j7mamm0 wrote on February 7, 2023 at 8:50 PM

Reply to comment by Gorilla1969 in Knife sharpening class by Capable_Okra

Yes a whetstone! Do you have any links or username recommendations for youtube? I'd rather learn in person but can at least start with some videos

Gorilla1969 t1_j7mbzx4 wrote on February 7, 2023 at 8:58 PM

This guy was helpful.

TheNightmareOfHair t1_j7mdkpn wrote on February 7, 2023 at 9:08 PM

First thing to do is check whether your whetstone is a waterstone or an oilstone. (Lest you think I'm being patronizing, I for one used to think "whet" was "wet" as in "water." This is not the case!) Then make sure you use that term in your YouTube search so that you find the right vids. Also, some waterstones require 15-30 minutes of soaking beforehand, while newer ones (ceramic, Arkansas) do not.

Capable_Okra OP t1_j7mdpbl wrote on February 7, 2023 at 9:09 PM

Thanks, I didn't even know oil sharpening was a thing so I will definitely be doing some research before I dive in.