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What is a whetstone?

What is a whetstone? Here are some definitions.

Noun
  1. A sharpening stone; a hard stone or piece of synthetically bonded hard minerals that has been formed with at least one flat surface, used to sharpen or hone an edged tool.
  2. (computing) A benchmark for evaluating the power and performance of a computer.
  3. (figuratively) A stimulant.
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Unlike oil or water whetstones, a diamond whetstone does not need to be lubricated.
While he shortened the distance between them, Dimitri realized Reana had been quietly sitting and sharpening her sword with a whetstone.
Before sharpening, soak the whetstone in water for 10-20 minutes, and then place it on a damp cloth or other support in order to stabilize it.
The whetstone would have been a important possession for the woodworker as, without it, he could not have sharpened any of his tools.
The use of a whetstone is an effective and professional way to get the edge of your knife back into shape.
I had read enough Indian book reviews to know that reviewers are ustads with blades sharpened on a cruelly efficient whetstone.

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