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Feb 07, 2025 - 08:26 AM
An oilstone is a type of sharpening stone that is typically used with oil as a lubricant to sharpen blades, while a whetstone is a more general term that often refers to stones used with water or oil. Historically, "whetstone" simply means a stone used for sharpening, with "whet" meaning to sharpen. Today, many use "whetstone" to refer specifically to water stones, which require soaking or wetting before use.
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