Wicked edge stones dull?

[Sirshredalot]

Hey ingo.

Ive had my we120 for a while now and sharpened all my knives at least twice... including kitchen knives.

My stones dont seem to be cutting as well as they used to. Most sharpening has been on relatively east cutting steel. Only one s30v knife.

I know they will "break in", but i feel like the diamonds should last longer than this.

Are they dull or what?
How long before you guys replace yours?

Shred

 

[Rookie]

How to use and clean diamond sharpening stones.

This article covers the best lubricant to use, how to clean, how to remove rust and breaking in diamond sharpening stones.

www.bestsharpeningstones.com

 

[Dean C.]

My stones have lasted several years now, mostly "high end steels" starting at S30V and up. I use a cutting oil on the stones when sharpening to help the process as well. Probably going to replace my 100/200 grit diamonds this year as they are getting a bit dull.

 

[x10]

Ok ignore the part about the sharpener look at the take on how he's improving the stones and getting exactly the grit he wants

 

[Sirshredalot]

Krud cutter huh?

I have never cleaned my stones. Will give this a try.
Thanks

Shred