AAPCO Soft Arkansas Stone in Wood Box 6 x 2 x 1In AASWB

The AAPCO Soft Arkansas Stone in Wood Box 6 x 2 x 1 Inch is a reliable and rugged sharpening tool designed for serious edge maintenance. Crafted from a single block of natural Soft Arkansas novaculite, this stone measures 6 inches long, 2 inches wide, and 1 inch thick, delivering a substantial work surface while remaining portable enough for field or workshop use. It’s mounted securely in a fitted hardwood box, providing both protection and an elevated platform that improves knuckle clearance, enhances control, and reduces slipping during extended sharpening sessions.

As the coarsest natural Arkansas stone, Soft Arkansas novaculite offers an approximate grit of 600, making it ideal for initial edge shaping, removing minor chips, and rebuilding dull blades. It’s the essential groundwork stone in any natural sharpening progression, opening the bevel to prepare tools for finer refinement with harder stones. The stone’s natural light gray to translucent crystalline texture reflects its genuine Arkansas origin and microcrystalline structure, lending both visual authenticity and dependable performance.

Each stone is quarried in the Ouachita Mountains of Arkansas, then precision-cut, lapped flat, and carefully inspected to guarantee consistent surface uniformity and sharpening reliability. The fitted hardwood box not only safeguards the stone when not in use but also serves as a sturdy base during sharpening, improving ergonomics and adding convenient portability for users who sharpen in the field or on the go.

This stone excels in coarse sharpening, edge reshaping, and initial honing on knives, chisels, multi-tools, and other cutting instruments. It’s especially suited as the first stage in a sharpening system, ideally followed by Hard or Black Arkansas stones for finer honing and polishing. The size and construction make it an excellent choice for both bench work and travel-ready tool kits, providing ample sharpening surface without bulk.

Proudly made in the USA, this stone delivers classic Arkansas sharpening performance with rugged durability and practical design. Shop SMKW for all your knife sharpening needs!