Arkansas Pocket Knife Sharpening Stone in Leather Pouch

The Soft Arkansas (Medium) stone is widely used to establish and maintain a sharp edge on cutting tools. Though a natural stone, its colors may vary, including shades of Grey, White, Black/Grey, Grey/Pink, Black/White, White, or White/Pink, or a combination of these hues. These genuine Arkansas stones are exclusively quarried in the Ouachita Mountains of central Arkansas.

Globally renowned for their superior ability to sharpen knives, woodworking tools, and a wide array of other instruments, Arkansas Novaculite stones produce fine edges with less wear on the blade compared to man-made alternatives. Dan's Arkansas Stones, classified as Novaculite, are characterized by an extremely hard and fine-grained crystalline structure, containing almost pure silica.

These stones are graded into four categories: Soft, Hard, Translucent, and Black, based on their specific gravity or density, rather than grit or particle size. The grades with more dense or tightly packed particles tend to create a finer and sharper edge. It is important to note that the stone's color does not determine its hardness grade; each grade may encompass a variety of colors, including black, charcoal, grey, white, multi-color, brown, pink, or red, or a combination thereof within a single stone.

To protect the stones when not in use, they are provided in a leather pouch. For optimal performance, it is recommended to use a light mineral honing oil when sharpening with these Arkansas stones. The oil helps suspend the metal particles generated during the sharpening process, preventing the pores of the stone from becoming clogged.

In summary, the Soft Arkansas (Medium) stone is a highly sought-after natural sharpening tool, renowned for its ability to create and maintain keen edges on a diverse range of cutting instruments. The unique properties of these Novaculite stones, coupled with the proper care and use of mineral honing oil, ensure a superior sharpening experience and long-lasting performance.

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