Welcome to srp.

From the sound of it, your best bet is to post a picture of it.
The many experienced users on here will have so much more to work with if that is provided.
And while you are at it, do post a pic or two of the hone as well.
Generally speaking, doing the honing by yourself sounds a bit over the top.
Sending it out, if it is at all salvageable, really is the way to go for a good learning experience.

Not quite the answers you were looking for perhaps, but do post some pictures, that will get us started in finding the path forward