document updated 9 years ago, on Oct 31, 2015
Yes, it's possible to cut/drill/face whetstones using fairly normal tools. (for instance, if you want to cut down a standard-sized whetstone, to make a pocket-sized one that you can carry in your backpack)
Whetstones are made from several different materials:
- Novaculite; Arkansas stones are a specific type of Novaculite
- a ceramic made up of: