What is the best way to clean Spyderco stones, and how often should it be necessary?
845730
Dishwasher! When you notice metal dust build up on your stones, or it isn't sharpening.
845731
I use warm water and soap. But sometimes I just skip the soap. I clean it after every two or three sharpenings. But I like the dishwasher idea. I will try that...
845732
Spyderco says scrub their triangle stones up with a shake of powder cleanser like 20 Mule Team Borax, Comet, Ajax or store brand on a green scrub pad, rinse and dry.
845733
They recommend a Clorox powder type cleanser. I have used it once since I own them. My wife got the stuff mixed with bleach and it makes my hands stink like bleach so I don't like using it. Anyhow. I typically use water and just wash them and you can see the metal wash away. Frequency? Well not very often. I guess this would depend on the amount of sharpening. When you see them turning from white to gray maybe its time, if the grey becomes black its definitely time.
486836
I would use a nylon spatula and sponge with a little soap and gently rub it out. Clean it after each use carefully as mentioned after turning it off for about ten mins.
441769
No. I just left it in the wooden box it came in then used it as needed. I did find the best way to clean them is pour the strongest acid you have, put it on the left over scratch marks and let it eat up the other carats that were left on the stone.
14948
Oil is best but water with drop of dish soap will work. It's a decent stone.
748067
I use a piece of soft cloth which does the task of polishing my wood handle steak knives pretty well. For the steak knives, I reapplied after a couple of washes of those knives. For the cutting board, so far just once, as water keeps rolling off the board and the surface still looks nice and polished.
2049183
I fabricated a 'sharps container' for mine. Bought a can of evaporated milk and drilled 4 holes in the bottom, cut an inch or so long slot in the top with a Dremel, just big enough to slip a blade into. After the milk was emptied I cleaned it in dishwater and let it air dry for a few days. Scuff it with some scotchbrite and get a nice stainless look, then tuck it into the bathroom cabinet. I shave 3 to 4 times a week and can keep a can for nearly a year before I toss the whole thing and make a new!
2200307
I used a chefs choice 320. I run the blade down each side about 10 times, and then I use a steel to clean up the burr, then I strop it on a piece of leather with polishing compound on it about 30 times on each side to polish the edge. That usually does it. You may have to use the chefs choice a few more times on each side and repeat the process, depends on how dull it is. I hope this helps.
116311
I use light pressure - starting on the medium stone. If the blade is very dull use many repetitions and make use of the different angles. Then I switch to the fine stone. I also purchased the ultra stone to finish dressing the edge. Patience is the most important part. Once you get the technique down you will quickly sharpen knives.
556146
Try using Baking Soda and making a paste, that's how we are told to clean our Pampered Chef Stones.
1402737
I would not put this in a dishwasher! This is a corded electric device! Wipe down exterior with a damp cloth, and wash the cutting head in the sink in a bowl of soapy water; run the blades for about 15 seconds, and rinse in clear water.
497794
I don't use anything, I just keep it in a kitchen drawer and it puts a decent edge on my German steel knives. If you want something like a razor you could start out with this and finish up with a diamond stone. I think I paid $6 for mine and it's worth that. It's probably not a stone for a purist but just a good, everyday stone.
729496
I clean mine by pouring out the excess grease and then wiping with a paper towel. Then I soak it in hot water with Dawn dishwashing liquid for 30 to 60 minutes. Then I use a teflon scrub brush or Scotch Brite Dobie cleaning pad which cleans without scratching.
1175003
I use a 3 stone kit. I usually only use the medium and fine stones. I have been disappointed with my knife, it came dull, and the edge had been burned by the grinder. I sent it back thinking they would replace the blade, it came back still dull and grinder burned out near the the this time. My nephew bought one like mine and his has been awesome, maybe I just got a lemon.
710637
the old fashion way...soapy water and hot rinse water...be careful with the blade
250187
Use the cheap roller sharpener from IKEA! I have been using that for all my Henkel's for years and found it to be the best sharpener ever. Easy and quick. A few strokes on the roller will make it sharp as new. Simple and easy and never damage your precious knives. Never leave your knives dull and abuse them for a long period. It may harm the edge too badly and that will require major surgery to revive it.
556145
Directions state that you should "NEVER" use detergents, soaps or other cleansers to clean your mortal and pestle. Because of the porous nature of the stone, these will be absorbed into your stone and impart unwanted flavors and odors into the food. Wash in hot water, "vigorously" scrub clean with a plastic brush, and allow to dry.
1195241
I use a polishing cloth and once a month cleaning solution. I recently had to have the tines tightened because the stone seemed loose and actually fell out.