A special sharpening stone is available and comes with the Luxator® Intro Kit. To sharpen a periotome, place the concave surface of the tip of the blade on the sharpening stone and stroke away. Lift the blade after each stroke and repeat until the blad is sharp. Always lubricate the with sharpening oil or water to avoid clogging of the surface with debris. To obtain optimal result, sharpen the instrument on a regular basis after thorough cleaning, before sterilization.