This Black Hard Arkansas Whetstone is the rarest and finest abrasive stone in existence. Black Hard Arkansas is ultra fine giving the finest polished edge possible. This is the stone you'll use every few days to polish a razor sharp edge into all of your blades.
It is a pure form of genuine black Novaculite rock, found only in the area surrounding Hot Springs, Arkansas. With light Honing Oil and smooth even strokes, this rare stone can put a quality surgical edge on any blade. This is the Aston Martin of sharpening stones that will last a lifetime!
Mounted on an hardwood block. Variations in color are entirely the work of nature and in no way affect the quality of the stone.