oilstone

American  

[oil-stohn] / ˈɔɪlˌstoʊn /

noun

1. a block of fine-grained stone, usually oiled, oil, for putting the final edge on certain cutting tools by abrasion.

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oilstone British  

/ ˈɔɪlˌstəʊn /

noun

1. a stone with a fine grain lubricated with oil and used for sharpening cutting tools See also whetstone

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Etymology

Origin of oilstone

First recorded in 1575–85; oil + stone

Example Sentences

He sat cross-legged beside the fire, honing the edge of his longsword with an oilstone.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

"There, across the yard, at the door of the armory, do you see the boy squatting by the steps honing a sword with an oilstone?"

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

Under the head of oilstones or hones proper the most famous and best-known qualities are the German razor hone, the Turkey oilstone, and the Arkansas stone.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 13, Slice 6 "Home, Daniel" to "Hortensius, Quintus" by Various

In oilstoning a plane blade, the straight face should be held quite level with the face of the oilstone, so that the cutting edge may not be bevelled off.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua

The motion of the hands should not for the oilstoning be simply back and forth, parallel with the oilstone length, but partly diagonal, which will assist in keeping the chisel level.

From Modern Machine-Shop Practice, Volumes I and II by Rose, Joshua