Quote Originally Posted by pjrage View Post
Just to clarify, the original post was with regard to the the spyderco sharpmaker system that uses the triangular stones. They are only like 1/2" wide, if that, and can't be laid flat on anything because they are triangles. You would have to hold them in your hand. It's completely impractical to hone a razor with them.
The sharpmaker has recesses in the base to hold the stones in with the flat surface up. It also allows the stones to be placed next to each other for an effectively wider hone. The base (with the cover installed again) can them be laid on a table or held in your hand.

I would think a really light touch would be needed as well with the stones in this configuration. A gap is still present when laid next to each other, and some have criticized the stones' triangular shape for having high spots (possibly mitigated by thorough lapping?) that can chip a delicate razor's edge.