... (using the same tools as above, but in finer grits) 2. Straightening - straightening the existing metal on the blade, but not ... . Grinding (on a grinding wheel) or whetting (on a whetstone) 2. Steeling, using a honing steel 3. Stropping, on a razor ... ambiguous, and may refer to either fine sharpening (step 1.2) or straightening (step 2). The finest level of sharpening is done most frequently ...