Stone - Glossary Term

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A device used to sharpen the edges of a knife. The edge of the knife is passed over the stone at an angle, causing an abrasion that sharpens the knife edge. The stone generally has a coarse surface, which is used first, and a fine surface that is used to finish the sharpening of the edge.