Does anyone have any expirience with these. I just bought one, and have heard that they don't need oil or water, is that true? After short use is already has alot of black streaks on it, how can I remove them, or is it even necessary. Please forgive me if these seem to be silly questions. Thanks.
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Spyderco pocket stones
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I was at the Denver custom knife show this weekend, Spyderco had a table selling all sorts of sharpening stones and systems.
I speciffically asked how to get the white stones clean? The company rep said he uses plain old Comet cleaning powder and a green Scotch scrubbing pad.
So after purchasing one of their sharpeners and working on my wifes kitchen knives (3 of them) I was able to get a fairly impressive edge on them and had my white "sticks" pretty well marked up. I whipped out the ol Comet and a green pad just like he did but I wasn't able to get ALL of the marks off. Most of them, yeah, but not all of them.
I speciffically asked how to get the white stones clean? The company rep said he uses plain old Comet cleaning powder and a green Scotch scrubbing pad.
So after purchasing one of their sharpeners and working on my wifes kitchen knives (3 of them) I was able to get a fairly impressive edge on them and had my white "sticks" pretty well marked up. I whipped out the ol Comet and a green pad just like he did but I wasn't able to get ALL of the marks off. Most of them, yeah, but not all of them.
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I have been using my sharpmaker for 3 or 4 years now. To clean I use comet and a pad, or steel wool. You won't get all of the streaks off of the white stones, but they will be PERFECTLY functional afterwards. Don't spent a nanosecond more worrying about the black streaks! Comet and a bit of elbow grease will restore the bite of the ceramic products from Spyderco.
Yup.
Yes, it is necessary -- not to get all of 'em out, but to clean it once in a while. I just stick my Spyderco stones in the dishwasher. I'm sure that I read that Spyderco said it was okay, or I wouldn't do it, but I MIGHT be wrong. Either way, it works just fine.
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Been using the 303mf (DoubleStuff) stone for about 2yrs. Working on my 2nd stone right now, since I lost my first while biking.
I usually have it on me, goes about a month between cleanings, just until it's smooth against the knife as I sharpen... so it varies.
I just use comet and a green 3m pad to clean it in the sink... though a ink eraser works for quick touchups to remove the heavy loading.
I usually have it on me, goes about a month between cleanings, just until it's smooth against the knife as I sharpen... so it varies.
I just use comet and a green 3m pad to clean it in the sink... though a ink eraser works for quick touchups to remove the heavy loading.
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I've been using the Sharpmaker system for approx. 10 yrs. and haven't cleaned it yet.I did remember seeing the dish washer idea and also the Comet,Bon Ami,cleanser with Scotch-Brite pad idea too.I guess once mine finally clog up I'll clean 'em.tom.