Leather Pouch Sharpening Stone for Arkansas Soft Pocket Knives, 3 x 1 x 1/4, Medium Grit MAP-13A-L

The Medium Arkansas Stone: Primarily utilized for honing and maintaining a keen edge on cutting tools, this natural stone exhibits a diverse range of hues, including Grey, White, Black/Grey, Grey/Pink, Black/White, White, or White/Pink combinations. Originating exclusively from the Ouachita Mountains of central Arkansas, genuine Arkansas stones command global admiration for their unparalleled prowess in sharpening knives and woodworking implements, as well as their ability to create high-quality edges across various instruments.

Dan's Arkansas Stones belong to the Novaculite category, characterized by an exceptionally hard and fine-grained crystal structure, nearly composed of pure silica. These stones are classified into four distinct grades, progressing from Soft to Hard, Translucent, and culminating in Black. The grading system is based on the mineral's specific gravity or density, rather than grit or particle size. Stones with denser particles yield finer and sharper edges.

It's important to note that grade determination does not rely solely on color; while colors like black, charcoal, grey, white, brown, pink, red, or multi-color combinations can be present in each grade, color alone does not distinguish between hardness levels. To enhance the sharpening experience, it's recommended to use a light mineral honing oil when working with Arkansas stones. This oil suspends metal particles generated during the sharpening process, preventing clogging of the stone's pores, ensuring optimal performance. Each stone comes equipped with a leather pouch for protection when not in use.

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