Honing is the process of removing burr, or small imperfections on your steel produced by grinding wheels during sharpening. We offer a collection of various hones — each with their own unique benefits — to help give you the cleanest edges possible each time you hit the ice. Choosing The Right Hone X-5 COMBI HONE – Designed with a large surface area, this premium hone features porcelain/ceramic on one side for coated steel and a diamond-like coating on the other for non-coated steel. X-3 COMBI HONE – Designed with a small surface area, this premium hone features porcelain/ceramic on one side for coated steel and a diamond-like coating on the other for non-coated steel. GUMMI HONE – Designed to be a support hone for your coated steel to help remove any remaining burr. BASIC STONE – This traditional hone is designed to quickly remove any burr that may come as a result from sharpening. TEAR DROP HONE – With a larger surface area and an ergonomic shape, this hone is easier to handle while removing any burr from sharpening. Specs Style Use on Coated Steel Use on Non-Coated Steel X-5 Combi Hone Yes (Porcelain/Ceramic Side Only) Yes X-3 Combi Hone Yes (Porcelain/Ceramic Side Only) Yes Gummi Hone Yes Yes Tear Drop Hone No Yes Basic Stone No Yes Restrictions This item has a Minimum Advertising Price (MAP) imposed by the manufacturer. This item is not eligible for advertised discounts. This means that this is the absolute lowest price you will find anywhere.