I would think not, but I read this on a site that has a good many expensive stone listed.
From the site:
”Wetting the stone: theories on how long before use one should soak natural sharpening and honing stones vary greatly, even in Japan. There are professionals who speak of 2 weeks! Others advise at least 30 minutes, and yet others who say that simply wetting the surface of the stones works just fine. Our advice: soak a natural stone in a water bath for at least 30 minutes before use. If, once you have become familiar with the stone, you feel this is not enough, try soaking it for up to 24 hours or even longer. The right soaking time serves to stabilize the structure of the stone for consistent results. It is important to remember that these are natural stones, each one is different, and so each has a different need for water. Harder stones, for instance, need more time in the water than softer ones.”
I was thinking to start with the least amount of water possible, but what do I know. That’s why I’m here to learn.
What are your thoughts, and experience?
From the site:
”Wetting the stone: theories on how long before use one should soak natural sharpening and honing stones vary greatly, even in Japan. There are professionals who speak of 2 weeks! Others advise at least 30 minutes, and yet others who say that simply wetting the surface of the stones works just fine. Our advice: soak a natural stone in a water bath for at least 30 minutes before use. If, once you have become familiar with the stone, you feel this is not enough, try soaking it for up to 24 hours or even longer. The right soaking time serves to stabilize the structure of the stone for consistent results. It is important to remember that these are natural stones, each one is different, and so each has a different need for water. Harder stones, for instance, need more time in the water than softer ones.”
I was thinking to start with the least amount of water possible, but what do I know. That’s why I’m here to learn.
What are your thoughts, and experience?