Arkansas und Jaspis Stones

In its own quarry in the state of Arkansas, Dan's Whetstone Company Inc. produces the famous sharpening stones, often known as Novaculite, which are offered in different degrees of hardness.

The grain sizes are not defined as with synthetic stones, but vary within a stone. But it is precisely this "uneven" distribution that gives Arkansas stones their excellent grinding properties.
The density and thus the hardness of the stone determines the granulation, the denser the stone, the higher the granulation range in which the stone moves.

Roughly divided as follows:

- Soft Arkansas stone ca.               400 - 600 JIS
- Hard Arkansas stone ca.              800 - 1000 JIS
- Translucent Arkansas Extra-fine  1200+ JIS
- Black Arkansas Ultra-fine             1200+ JIS
 

All Arkansas stones are intended for use with a few drops of oil, e.g. our Premium Stoning Oil. Simply wipe off with a soft cloth after use.