The sharpening angle for an axe is approximately 30 degrees per side.

How to sharpen an axe with a wet stone. Place your whetstone rough side up on a solid surface and moisten the top with a splash of water. Its actually 2 separate stones, giving you a total of 4 sides to use. You can use it the same way.

Grind the other side of the axe blade the same. After sharpening with the coarse side, turn the wet stone over and use the fine side. You start with a coarser whetstone.

Dip the head into the water to cool off and preserve your temper. Always keep the stone wet. Don’t think these river stones and normal rocks have a different way of use.

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If you have access to. After sharpening one side, leave. Once you are done with one side, then start the other side.

Use any edges to get the right angle and follow the same procedure as with other methods. Repeat steps 1 to 4 on the other edge of the axe. A bit of honing oil helps lubricate the stone and keeps the edge of the axe cool during sharpening.