Made in the USA
- 2-1/4" Long x 1" Wide x 1/4" Thick
- True HardArkansas Stone
- Rounded edge & 45 angle on stone
- Extra-fine stone that is greatfor the final edge
- Use with mineral oil when sharpening
This True HardArkansas Stone is the finest grade abrasive available today. It is most commonly used for industrial applications where an extremely fine polish is required. True Hard Arkansas stones are often referred to as Multi-Colored Translucent stones; colors, both opaque &translucent, are random& may include black, red, white, &grayoften within the same stone. Use a few drops of mineral oil to prevent glazing while sharpening. *Note* Grain on stones will vary from stone to stone. Noreturns based on grain configuration.
Arkansas stones are natural, quarried mineral stones mined in the Ouchita Mountains near Hot Springs, Arkansas. They are special & unique stones related to flint & have a hardness a littlegreater than steel files. Due to theirspecial crystalline structure, not only do Arkansas Stonessharpen but they polish at the same time, leaving a smooth surface on tools.They are fine grit stones & are mainly used for putting a final edge on your tools.
From the Manufacturer - Dan's Whetsone Company - About the Arkansas Stones:
We source, manufacture &sell a natural Arkansas product. Our factory is located rightin Arkansas &we are proud to claim 100% made in USA products. Our products comply with the FTC standards, & have since we were founded. We take pride in every part of the process to bring you the industry standard for sharpening stones. But we are especially glad to offer such a great product sourced in the beautiful mountains of Arkansas, USA.
Product Size of Stone Model # True Hard Arkansas Carving Slip Stone ~ Round Edge & 45 2-1/4" Long x 1" Wide x 1/4" Thick XAS-22-P
