Cleaning ceramic rods?

Waldamir said:
^ Thanks David. I got some rust on my para 2 from work (I spent an entire day soaked in water). A Majority of it came off with just rubbing alcohol and a little elbow grease but there are these very tiny black spots that don't want to go away. I tried WD-40 and Ultra fine steel wool and all that did was get rid of some scratches left over from sharpening and dull my edge. I've considered acid etching it anyway so I may just do that if it will do the job if not oh well.

I hope this works because My para 2 is my favorite knife and while I would like to get some more in various colors and steels when the money and knives become available I'd like to keep my original In as best condition as possible. So thank you again
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The black spots won't do any harm to your blade. In fact, that black oxide is tougher (harder) than the rust (red oxide), and will actually work to resist the red rust. I wouldn't worry about those spots. If you do still want to remove the black spots, use some polishing paste like Flitz/Simichrome (aluminum oxide abrasive in both) and some 'elbow grease' to work them off. Any compound hard enough to strop & polish the S30V will also work (diamond, SiC).

Acid etching the steel might alter the color of the spots (and any steel it touches), but will still likely leave a visible aberration in the steel's finish. Actually, acid etching is how many manufacturers put dark oxide logos & patterns on stainless steel in the first place.


David
 
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+1 BKF - used it on my spyderco ceramic triangle rods, spyderco ceramic double stuff and my Gransfors Bruks ceramic axe stone. Seemed to work better without the scotch brite. I just formed a paste and gently rubbed the surfaces then ran under water. Fingers were no worse for wear.
 
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