Arkansas Black + Backing Plate

Arkansas natural abrasive stones are one of the best natural sharpening stones. They are mined in the mountains of Arkansas, the USA.

This bundle includes an aluminum backing plate!

Aluminum backing plate with bevels, suitable for natural and synthetic stones, leather, or sandpaper. 

The backing plate has a special 3M adhesive layer. This adhesive material uses elastic acrylic polymers with closed cells as a base. It provides a quick adhesion while having exceptional bonding strength.

Arkansas Black — is the finest and hardest natural stone that produces the sharpest polished edge. This excellent finishing stone can be used after soft, hard and/or translucent Arkansas stones.

Arkansas Black stone can be used alone to bring a slightly dulled edge back to sharp and polished.

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 151х25х6 mm*.
• Thickness: 6 mm.
• Grit: 2000-3000 grit (JIS scale).
• Material: novaculite (microcrystalline quartz).

Recomendations: Natural Arkansas Hard Stones do not require soaking in water. We recommend to use oil.

*Dimensions of natural stone after cutting may vary slightly within ± 5%
**Natural Arkansas stones often have color variations which do not affect the sharpening process.