Advanced, flexible spring guides provide accurate control of the sharpening angle for the thickest or thinnest knife blades. Insures ultra-sharp edges quickly and easily!. The Perfection of 3-Stage Sharpening Sharpening-Stage 1 - Diamond abrasives create first facet, Use Stage 1 for excessively dull or damages knives or for maximum edge bite. Honing-Stage 2 - Finer grit diamonds create a second bevel. Use Stage 2 for routine sharpening. Strop / Polishing - Stage 3 - Advanced Stage 3 Stropping material creates third micro bevel and polishes to a razor-sharp edge. Combines the strength and durability of the Trizor® edge with the flawless, ultra-sharp 15ºXV technology. Ideal for converting traditional 20 degree factory edges of household knives into high performance Trizor XV® edges. Advanced, patented flexible spring guides for accurate control of the sharpening angle. 3-Stage EdgeSelect system for optimum versatility in providing the perfect edge for each cutting task. 100% diamonds and advanced stropping stage. For sharpening both straight edge and serrated blades.