{"product_id":"4-long-hard-arkansas-round-files","title":"4\" Hard Arkansas Round Files","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"desc\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHard Arkansas Stones\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese 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 \u003ca title=\"Honing oil\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpeningsupplies.com\/collections\/honing-oil\"\u003eHoning Oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHard Arkansas Stones are classified as fine or extra-fine grit and are used for refining and maintaining edges. They are often used after coarser Aluminum Oxide or Silicon Carbide stones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDimensions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 4\" Hard Arkansas Round files are available in three sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/4\"  Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3\/8\" Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/2\"  Round\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbrasive Files for Curved Edges\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Round Arkansas File is a versatile abrasive. The round shape allows access to curved edges that flat stones can't sharpen. They are perfect for curved blades like hawksbill knives or for the insides of carving and turning gouges. Whether used for sharpening edges or for filing and shaping metal parts, these files are an invaluable addition to your tool kit.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProudly made in the USA. Made of natural stones quarried in Arkansas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"faqs\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Question\"\u003eQ. What grit are Hard Arkansas Stones?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Answer\"\u003eA. Arkansas Stones are graded not by grit numbers like other types of stone, but by their density and hardness. Hard Arkansas stones are in the middle of the Arkansas stones overall, and are considered to be Fine or Extra-Fine grit on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpeningsupplies.com\/blogs\/articles\/sharpening-stone-grit-chart\" title=\"Our Sharpening Stone Grit Chart\"\u003eOur Sharpening Stone Grit Chart\u003c\/a\u003e. Also see our article \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/arkansas-stone-faq-s\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArkansas Stone FAQ's\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Question\"\u003eQ. How do the grits of the Arkansas Stones compare to other types of oil stones?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Answer\"\u003eA. Arkansas Stones are finer than \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.sharpeningsupplies.com\/collections\/silicon-carbide-stones?page=1\u0026amp;grid_list=grid-view\" title=\"Silicon Carbide Stones\"\u003eSilicon Carbide\u003c\/a\u003e or Aluminum Oxide stones, and are often used after those types. See our article \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/articles\/difference-in-sharpening-stone-materials\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifference in Sharpening Stone Materials\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e for more information.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sharpening Supplies","offers":[{"title":"4\" x 1\/4\"","offer_id":52398798897454,"sku":"FAF4-813-T","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" x 3\/8\"","offer_id":52398798930222,"sku":"FAF4-803-T","price":27.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" x 1\/2\"","offer_id":52398798962990,"sku":"FAF4-883-T","price":34.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0769\/9287\/2750\/files\/4inchRoundHard-allthree.jpg?v=1786049085","url":"https:\/\/www.sharpeningsupplies.com\/products\/4-long-hard-arkansas-round-files","provider":"Sharpening Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}