{"product_id":"hard-arkansas-sharpening-stone-3-4-x-2-1-2-x-8","title":"Hard Arkansas Sharpening Stone - 3\/4\" x 2-1\/2\" x 8\"","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eThe Hard Arkansas Stone is a natural sharpening stone that refines and strengthens the edge after initial honing. It produces a sharper, more polished finish than a soft Arkansas stone while still maintaining a practical level of bite. Ideal for maintaining tools that demand precision, this stone is a favorite among woodworkers, carvers and serious knife users.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt excels at bringing an edge from functional to fine, bridging the gap between shaping and final polishing. Used with either oil or water, the Hard Arkansas Stone offers a consistent feel and leaves behind a clean, controlled edge. With proper care, it will provide steady service for decades and earn its place among the tools you treasure most.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuarried only in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, the Soft Arkansas Stone is cut from premium Novaculite, a dense microcrystalline quartz prized for its superior honing ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine grit equivalent, approximately 800 to 1000, graded by density rather than grit size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for edge refinement after initial honing, enhances sharpness and surface polish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompatible with oil or water, traditional honing oil or water for easier cleanup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for knives, chisels, plane irons and other edge tools requiring a refined edge\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong wearing and durable with minimal maintenance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides excellent tactile feedback and control during sharpening\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100% natural Novaculite stone, mined in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStone Size: 3\/4\" x 2-1\/2\" x 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrit: Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s Included:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e(1) Hard Arkansas Sharpening Stone - 3\/4\" x 2-1\/2\" x 8\"\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"AAPCO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47151944204426,"sku":"196952","price":57.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/1711\/1178\/files\/196952_000_001.jpg?v=1759775133","url":"https:\/\/www.woodcraft.com\/products\/hard-arkansas-sharpening-stone-3-4-x-2-1-2-x-8","provider":"Woodcraft","version":"1.0","type":"link"}