8x2x1/2 Hard ( Fine) Arkansas Novaculite Bench Stone from Dan’s Whetstone Co. Inc in Hot Springs Arkansas. Stone is in a wooden box.

Hard Arkansas (Fine) is most suitable for fine polishing and maintenance of a fine edge on knives or tools. Hard Arkansas is often referred to as “White Hard.” However, users should be aware that Hard Arkansas often has color variations also. To our knowledge this color does not interfere with the honing process by any means. Hard Arkansas stones are popular among woodcrafters and a variety of industries including the dental industry.

Each Dan’s Whetstone Co. is singularly cut and hand finished.

Stone pictures in listing is an example of a Hard Arkansas Novaculite from Dan’s Whetstone Co. and not the actual stone that will be shipped.