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Set of 3 Arkansas Stones, 8" x 3" x 1/2"

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These are the finest of the natural stones, known the world over for their unique crystalline structure. True novaculite, these stones remove less metal than manmade stones and polish while sharpening. The resulting edge is longer lasting and sharper, achieved with fewer stones and less effort.Arkansas stones must be used with a lubricant.It keeps the stone's surface from clogging, reduces the effort required to sharpen and keeps it clean.Oil or water may be used, but if you decide to go with oil as a lubricant, you must continue to use oil since water will no longer be absorbed by an oil soaked stone.Washita stones are the softest and most aggressive. Used for taking out large nicks, re-beveling and flattening. Soft Arkansas stones are slightly softer than hard Arkansas. Best general duty stone for multi-purpose sharpening. Hard Black stones are the hardest and finest stones. Used for a honed, highly polished edge. Arkansas Stone Sets includes the full range of grits – Washita, soft and hard. Hardwood storage boxes included. Stone colors may vary.




  • Sets includes the full range of grits – Washita, soft and hard.
  • Hardwood storage boxes included.



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    4.2

    (based on 5 reviews)

    80%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

    Pros

    • Effective (4)
    • Sturdy case (2)

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Small projects (3)
    • Gifts (2)
    • Large projects (2)
    • Reviewer Profile:
    • Casual do-it-yourselfer (2)
    • Primary Use:
    • Personal (5)

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    10/1/2011
     
    2.0

    Quality Product

    By  Woodcarver

    from Florida

    About Me Professional

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    Pros

    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Gifts

    Comments about Set of 3 Arkansas Stones, 8" x 3" x 1/2" :

    save your money and time and invest more wisely in a water stone and a strop. This product is great for what it is, however you could save a lot of time and possibly money using a 1200 grit water stone and a strop - and have much better results.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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    2/24/2011
     
    4.0

    Junior's First Stone Set

    By  MicCheckOne

    from Long Beach, CA

    About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Easy to identify stones
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    • Chintzy cases
    • Stones not perfectly flat

    Best Uses

    • Sharpening

    Comments about Set of 3 Arkansas Stones, 8" x 3" x 1/2" :

    I bought this modest set of stones for my first foray into "proper" sharpening (the sandpaper-on-glass method got real old, real fast). For the beginner, this set offers the best bang for the buck. So far, I've used these stones to put an edge on my wood chisels, and to salvage two vintage Stanley bench planes from the local antique shop. Very pleased with the results, in both cases -- nice and sharp. And even without the labeled wooden cases, the color of each stone distinguishes it from the others, so you know which is which. Only two complaints: (1) The wooden cases are chintzy, not to mention oversized; the stones rattle around inside, and the tops slip right off. (2) One of the stones in my set -- the Surgical Black -- was not cut perfectly flat/level. The sharpening surface slopes to the side at about a 10-degree angle. Not necessarily a deal-breaker, but it does make it somewhat tricky to hold a blade to the stone at the correct angle. So, not your top-of-the-line sharpening stones, but like I said, a good set for the beginner.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    10/30/2010
     
    5.0

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    By  Emmrys

    from Arkansas

    About Me Beginner

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Nice size
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Large Projects
    • Small Projects

    Comments about Set of 3 Arkansas Stones, 8" x 3" x 1/2" :

    [...] Just starting to use them and pleased with the results.

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    7/13/2010
     
    5.0

    OUTSTANDING PRODUCT!

    By  Gck

    from Granite City,IL. 62040

    About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

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    Pros

    • Sturdy case

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Gifts
    • Home Repair
    • Small Projects

    Comments about Set of 3 Arkansas Stones, 8" x 3" x 1/2" :

    THE GRIT EMBOSSED ON THE EDGE OF EACH STONE WOULD BE GREAT!

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    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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    1/20/2010
     
    5.0

    Arkansas stones

    By  Bill

    from San Antonio, TX

    About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Strong
    • Sturdy case
    • Works Effectively

    Cons

    Best Uses

    • Large Projects
    • Small Projects

    Comments about Set of 3 Arkansas Stones, 8" x 3" x 1/2" :

    Get a great edge

    • Primary Use:
    • Personal

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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