GATCO Diamond Sharpening Hone Grit:Fine without water or oil or

without water or oil or other lubricants

This type of file takes less pressure to remove desired amount of metal and does not wear or load as rapidly as a double cut file

steeling is really aligning the edge in a less aggressive manner

use Coarse Surfacing Compound

They are designed and made by Spyderco

GATCO Diamond Sharpening Hone Grit:Fine without water or oil orThese GATCO Diamond Sharpening Hones are a direct replacement for your GATCO Knife Sharpening Systems. Whether you need to add to your set or replace an old stone, these stones are perfectly matched for any of the GATCO Systems using the Knife Clamp Guide System. Please select your Grit. Coarse Diamond: Orange Color, Provides fast resharpening of all knives and damaged blades Medium Diamond: Dark Green Color, Maintains keen edge on all knives Fine