Overview
About Dan’s Whetstone Dan's Whetstone Sharpening Stone - 5" Translucent Arkansas Stone
2nds. Dan's Whestone Translucent Arkansas sharpening stones are the finest natural sharpening stones available and come from the nearly pure silica rock formations known as Novaculite, a compact, quartzose rock deriving its name from "Novacula", a Latin word meaning "sharp knife."
- Translucent Arkansas Novaculite stone quarried in the Ouachita Mountains
- Extra-fine grade for razor edges and fine polishing
- Finest grade natural abrasive stone available today; considered surgical grade
- Natural Arkansas Novaculite stone has a structure of individual quartz grains with voids and exposures of crystalline edges that enhance sharpening ability
- Commonly used in industrial applications where an extremely fine polish is required
- Use with honing oil for maximum effectiveness
- Handsomely packaged in an aromatic cedar box
- Size: 5x2x½"
- Weight: 7.8 oz.
- 2nds, minor surface blemishes. USA.
Specs
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Reviewed by Big Zucchini Mike from Beaver County Pennsylvania on Saturday, January 9, 2016
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5.0 out of 5 stars. Get HonedVerified Buyer Reviewed by Big Zucchini Mike from Beaver County Pennsylvania on Saturday, January 9, 2016Dan's Whetstones are some of the best Translucent Arkansas Novaculite out there. The final polish on these stones is just enough to to get that "razor blade edge on high quality steel. I bought some other brands that have a rougher finish that takes awhile to "break In" these are great right out of the box! If you knife is dull or cheap stay with the soft and hard Arkansas as translucent novaculite is ONLY for an already sharp knife of steel of hard or low porosity ex....(surgical grade) and is meant to touch up or for ultra edging. The ones sold by sierra trading post are an awesome deal (just check the Dan's whetstone site). True 2nds have minor defects, but most are so cosmetic your hard pressed to find them.
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4.0 out of 5 stars. Some "seconds" are better than othersVerified Buyer Reviewed by Doctor Hamfat from Rural Michigan on Thursday, June 24, 2010Admittedly there was no attempt to sell this as anything but a "second" and it certainly is, and with seconds it's the luck of the draw. The surface of mine is slightly pitted with small voids but milled flat. It is heavily cracked though the cracks are not through-and-through; a short drop would still likely break it. However, novaculite is novaculite and it does the job expected. I wish it fit better inside its box (it's quite undersized), to "stay put" while honing. But if I don't drop it onto the workbench and break it, it will likely last forever.
- Best Uses: All Blades
- Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
- Pros: Effective, Made from good material
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5.0 out of 5 stars. Does the Job!Verified Buyer Reviewed by CampingDude from Belleville, IL on Wednesday, June 9, 2010The stone serves its purpose. It sharpens my knives. Great for the price.
- Best Uses: Hunting & Camping Knives
- Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
- Pros: Durable, Effective
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5.0 out of 5 stars. great bargainVerified Buyer Reviewed by JT from Dallas on Thursday, March 25, 2010great product
- Best Uses: All Blades, Using on straight razors
- Pros: Durable, Easy To Use, Effective, Versatile
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5.0 out of 5 stars. Very High QualityVerified Buyer Reviewed by Chas from Rockledge Florida on Tuesday, March 23, 2010This Translucent Arkansas stone looks and works like it's a #1 quality. An unbelievable buy!
- Best Uses: All Blades
- Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
- Pros: Durable, Effective
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5.0 out of 5 stars. nice productVerified Buyer Reviewed by E. from France on Monday, March 22, 2010violin making tools sharpening, very nice
- Best Uses: All Blades
- Describe Yourself: Professional/Guide
- Pros: Durable, Easy To Use
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5.0 out of 5 stars. Super nice stones, outstanding value!Verified Buyer Reviewed by Eagle eye from Florida on Wednesday, March 17, 2010I keep all my knives razor sharp with these stones.
- Best Uses: All Blades
- Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
- Pros: Durable, Easy To Use, Effective
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5.0 out of 5 stars. very satisfiedVerified Buyer Reviewed by Larry Q from Arizona on Monday, February 8, 2010Very good stone
- Best Uses: All Blades
- Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
- Pros: Easy To Use, Effective
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4.0 out of 5 stars. Top shelf product at a discount priceVerified Buyer Reviewed by Colonel G from Plano, TX on Tuesday, January 26, 2010My Boy Scouts use the stone as they qualify for their whittlin chip. The best equipment makes for the best learning experience
- Best Uses: All Blades
- Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer
- Pros: Durable, Easy To Use, Effective
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4.0 out of 5 stars. Great bargain!Verified Buyer Reviewed by Frankie from New York on Monday, January 25, 2010This was a 2nd, one side was perfect but the other had a natural crack. It is still perfectly usable but just keep in mind that they are seconds so you dont know exactly what shape the stone will be before you buy. But at these prices its worth the risk imo.
- Best Uses: All Blades
- Cons: Has a small natural crack
- Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational
- Pros: Easy To Use, Effective
