As nouns the difference between exploit and hone
is that
exploit is a heroic or extraordinary deed while
hone is a sharpening stone composed of extra-fine grit used for removing the burr or curl from the blade of a razor or some other edge tool or
hone can be a kind of swelling in the cheek.
As verbs the difference between exploit and hone
is that
exploit is to use for one’s own advantage while
hone is to sharpen with a
hone .