Finally give the rod a good rinse under running water dry it and get back to honing.
How to clean a ceramic honing steel.
Hok president andre eng shows you how to clean your ceramic steel so it works like new again.
You can also use dishwashing soap and water but this has some risks.
Need a bit of water to get them working.
The oil will penetrate these tiny holes and loosen the debris.
Powders like barkeepers friend comet baking soda etc.
You should clean your honing steel after every use by wiping it down with a dry cloth.
Let the oil rest for a while and it will bring out all these tiny steel bits.
First put some of the cleaning product on your scrubby.
Occasionally you should use a damp cloth with a touch of vinegar to rub out any remaining metal particles stuck in the grooves of the rod.
In this quick tip of the week i show you how easy it is to clean your ceramic sharpening rod in just 2min.
Then scrub up and down the whole length of the rod until the swarf starts to come loose.