Arkansas Translucent + Backing Plate

Arkansas natural abrasive stones are some 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 Translucent — is a polishing stone. The translucent stone can be used as a finishing stone after soft and hard Arkansas stones.

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

Specifications:

• Dimensions: 151х25х6 mm*.
• Thickness: 6 mm.
• Grit: 3000-5000 (JIS scale).
• Material: novaculite (microcrystalline quartz).

Recommendations: Natural Arkansas Stones do not require soaking in water. We recommend using oil.

*Dimensions of natural stone after cutting may vary slightly within ± 5%