I got a new set diamond plates for my KME. I think I wore the first set out faster than I should have using to much pressure. I have sharpened a lot of knives with them, and did my share of reprofiling. Still think they could have lasted longer though. So other than using less pressure, do you have any suggestions? I clean them with a toothbrush and dish soap every once in a while. Couple drops of water on the stone to keep it wet when sharpening.
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best way to maintain diamond plates
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Dish soap and water cleaning with a good dry afterwards
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I wipe mine down with BreakFree CLP. Leave a few hours (or overnight) for best results, but even a few minutes is good. It lifts up the swarf which you can wipe off with a soft cloth. My DMTs have lasted for +three decades and are still good. Light pressure works best with diamonds.