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I use an eraser to clean my diamond hones. The same type of eraser found on the end of a pencil, but a larger, hand-held one – a pencil eraser is too small, and would take too long 😉 Just bear down and use some pressure as you rub the eraser over the surface of the stone. After you cover the whole surface, brush off the bits left behind by the eraser and you’ll find that the stone is pretty clean – the fine diamond particles shine and sparkle as they did when new.
It’s a pretty easy, quick method to use. I also like this technique because you don’t need water or honing fluid; just an eraser. If you don’t have one on hand, look in your kid’s pencil case in their back packs. You’ll likely find one there – just replace it after you get one of your own from the store 😉
I use this method to clean some old Spyderco Ceramic Stones that I have. That’s where I found out about this method of cleaning stones – on the Spyderco site. I think this method closely resembles the technique that people use to clean their sanding belts. In Woodworking Catalogs they sell big crepe blocks that you rub against the belt. I have read about people using their old, worn out crepe-soled shoes to do the same thing, on the cheap.
One last method that I haven’t tried yet, but sounds like it may work as well. Once again, Woodworking Catalogs sell little silicone carbide embedded rubber blocks to remove rust from metal tools. As I said, I haven’t tried it yet, but I’m thinking that it may just work as well.
I hope this helps those trying to revitalize their diamond hones. Good luck to all.
Take Care,
Kenny
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