Arkansas Grey Polisher sharpening stones are used for finish sharpening knives on KME and Hapstone knife sharpeners. The estimated grit for Arkansas Grey Polisher is 8000 JIS.
Arkansas Grey Polisher is part of the Arkansas stone collection made by Jonathan Coe: Mountain View (Coarse), Bethesda Black (Medium), Dota Creek (Fine) and Arkansas Grey Polisher (Ultra Fine).
Arkansas stones are mined in the Ouachita Mountains in the state of Arkansas in the United States. Arkansas stones are made of novaculite, a naturally abrasive material of high density. Arkansas stones consist of silica, but unlike synthetic abrasives, do not consist of individual abrasive grains of the same size. Arkansas quartz structure consists of fused crystal grains of different sizes.
Arkansas Grey Polisher is preliminarily lapped and does not require lapping after purchase. Arkansas Grey Polisher stones should be used with water or oil as a lubricant.
Arkansas Grey Polisher stones may have a color pattern, slight natural imperfections, and inclusions.