I have an Arkansas Black that I purchased new from Dan's. I've run an SR over it many time using mostly honing oil (from Dan's) and once or twice with water or water with soap in it.
The stone is 6x3x1 inches. BTW, I also have an "Arkansas Hard (fine)" of the same size.
Question #1: Do I need to lap my Arkansas Black?
If the answer is Yes, then this is what I have on hand to lap a stone:
dapper shaves says that using a D8C on an Arkansas Black will ruin the D8C, so I’m reluctant to use it in this case.
Question #2: So how do I lap the Arkansas Black?
The stone is 6x3x1 inches. BTW, I also have an "Arkansas Hard (fine)" of the same size.
Question #1: Do I need to lap my Arkansas Black?
If the answer is Yes, then this is what I have on hand to lap a stone:
- DMT Diamond plate (8x3). Coarse grit (D8C)
- Buck Brothers 120101BC 1/4x5 inch wood chisel (LongHaulTanker on YouTube uses this to lap his Arkansas stones)
- A large kitchen knife that needs sharpening
dapper shaves says that using a D8C on an Arkansas Black will ruin the D8C, so I’m reluctant to use it in this case.
Question #2: So how do I lap the Arkansas Black?