Sand, a series of whettings on stones, and, by way of finish, charcoal of magnolia, are used in polishing.
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Whetting
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10 entriesblade whettingedge whettingknife whettingoilstone sharpeningwaterstone sharpeningwhetstone usewhetting appetitewhetting curiositywhetting edgewhetting steel
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