Hard Translucent Arkansas Stones

These are natural Arkansas Stones, quarried and shaped in the USA. Arkansas stones have long been workhorses for sharpening edges of all descriptions. They are traditionally used with Honing Oil.

Hard Translucent Arkansas Stones are classified as Extremely Fine or Near Mirror Polish grit and are used for finishing and maintaining edges. They are often used as a final stone before stropping.

Dimensions

The 3" Hard Arkansas Triangle files are available in three sizes:

• 1/4"  Triangle (Length varies from 3" to 3 1/2")
• 3/8"  Triangle (Length varies from 3" to 3 1/2")
• 1/2"  Triangle (3" Length)

Perfect for Tight Spots

The Triangle Arkansas File is a versatile abrasive. The triangle shape allows access to tight areas that round or square files just can't get to. Whether used for sharpening edges or for filing and shaping metal parts, these files are an invaluable addition to your tool kit.

Useful For:

• Serrated Knives The points of the triangle files are great for getting into serrations of all sizes.
• Carving Tools Triangle files are effective at sharpening the inside of a V-Tools or other similar carving tools.
• Filing Machinists often use triangle files for filing in tight spots.

Proudly made in the USA. Made of natural stones quarried in Arkansas.

Q. What grit are Hard Translucent Arkansas Stones?

A. Arkansas Stones are graded not by grit numbers like other types of stone, but by their density and hardness. Hard Translucent Arkansas stones are the finest of the Arkansas stone, and are considered to be Extremely Fine or Near Mirror Polish grit on Our Sharpening Stone Grit Chart. Also see our article Arkansas Stone FAQ's for more information.

Q. How do the grits of the Arkansas Stones compare to other types of oil stones?

A. Arkansas Stones are finer than Silicon Carbide or Aluminum Oxide stones, and are often used after those types. See our article Difference in Sharpening Stone Materials for more information.