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VENDOR News Updates from U.S. Ice Rink Association Vendor Members PHOTOS: BLACKSTONE SPORTS 16 / SEPTEMBER.OCTOBER.2025 USICERINKS.COM Introducing the Blackstone Hand Hone Machine: A Smarter Way to Finish p Blackstone Sports is proud to introduce the Hand Hone Machine, a purpose-built solution designed to streamline and stan- dardize one of the most important—but often inconsistent—steps in the skate sharpening process: finishing. The idea was born out of feed- back from technicians and equipment managers who needed a faster, safer, and more repeatable alterna- tive to traditional hand honing. In most setups, deburring is done manu- ally—by feel—leaving room for variability between blades, techs, or even passes. Our Hand Hone Machine changes that. Designed for speed and precision, it allows technicians to hone both sides of the blade simultaneously, using dual stones mounted in a cradle that glides smoothly across the edge. In just a couple of passes, burrs are removed and the edge is polished—without sacrificing quality or control. Built with ergonomics and safety in mind, the Hand Hone Machine eliminates the need to hold the blade by hand, reducing technician fatigue and the risk of injury. Simply insert the blade or full boot into the machine, secure it, and slide the stones across. That's it. Whether used alongside automated machines or traditional manual setups, it's an ideal finishing companion—saving time, improving consistency, and fitting seam- lessly into any sharpening workflow. For technicians looking to finish with confidence, this is the new standard. J rink rangers by Brandon Favre RINK RINK RINK MANAGER RINK MANAGER THE ENTIRE OFF-SEASON... FIRST DAY INTO THE NEW SEASON... I DON'T FEEL APPRECIATED, DOC. TELL ME MORE... BOOOO! BOO! BAD CALL! WHAT?! NO WAY! What's New? p Share your product updates, new hires, major announcements and more in RINK Magazine's Vendor News section. Email info@usicerinks.com. p The PH-01 Honing Machine is durable, low maintenance and easy to use for rink managers and technicians.