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    Question Norton 4/8 is it ok to keep it in water?

    Just got a Norton 4/8 and was wondering if it is ok to keep it submerged in water like my japanese sythetic hones recommend?

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    I normally dry mine and put it away after use but I know a few guys who permanently store them in water. I think the important thing is to keep that water clean.

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    xMackx,

    IIRC, GSSixgun stores his Nortons in water with some ClorOx added to keep 'growth' down to a minimum.

    As I do my honing only once a week, I tend to store mine dry.

    Have fun !

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    Another trick is to put a little bit of pure silver in the water. I used to use that in my computer watercooling loops to avoid microbes and other nasties. I bought some pure silver strips and made little coils with them to fit in the tubes, but in the case of a tub of water, an old silver coin or even a little piece of scrap silver would work, I'd think.

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    I do keep mine in water but only the 4k. I use a single grit 4 and 8k rather than the combo stone. According to Norton there is no need to soak the 8k before use so, using the individual grit stones, I don't need to do that. FWIW, I've been using a rubbermade container with an airtight lid to keep my 4k and no problems with algae and what have you.
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    Just let mine sit submerged over night. Just wanted to make sure it wouldn't hurt it. Thanks guys

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    Yeah, it should not hurt it - mine has been soaking in water pretty much permanently for the past 6 years or so.

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    You're good to soak em over night if you want.

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