WATERSTONES ARE A GREAT WAY TO SHARPEN, but because they wear from use, you need a way to keep them flat. Sandpaper on glass is a cheap option, but most of us end up investing in a coarse diamond plate at some point. Harrelson Stanley, who has been in the sharpening business for quite a while, has come up with two new types of diamond plates that handle the job quite well. Sold under the name Nano Hone, both plates feature raised abrasive elements that speed the flattening process by increasing the edges in contact with the waterstone.
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