F. Dick 12" Sapphire Cut Oval Steel with Ebony Handle Made in the USA This is a good substitute

This is a good substitute for the wheel Item #3700267 which is no longer available

this process is very fast and keeps your stones ready to use

5/16" thickness

This steel is classified as a Standard Steel

Dick describes as a "flat oval" surface

F. Dick 12" Sapphire Cut Oval Steel with Ebony Handle Made in the USA This is a good substituteA Special Steel The 12" Sapphire Cut Oval Steel with Ebony Handle is a showpiece steel. The special Sapphire Cut is extremely fine, smoother than even the F. Dick Fine Cut. The Sapphire Cut provides very low abrasion, serving to polish and straighten edges that are only slightly worn. The oval shape ensures maximum contact with the blade. The ebony handle has nickle silver inlays that are suitable for engraving. For organizational purposes, we