AAPCO Wood Mounted Soft Arkansas Bench Stone 10 x 2 x 0.5 In AAWMBSS10

When it's time to bring a tired edge back to life, the AAPCO Wood Mounted Soft Arkansas Bench Stone delivers precision, reliability, and time-tested performance. Made from genuine Soft Arkansas novaculite and permanently mounted to a solid hardwood base, this 10 x 2 x 0.5 inch bench stone offers a stable, knuckle-safe platform for sharpening everything from pocket knives and chisels to carving tools and outdoor blades.

Soft Arkansas stones are known for their coarse-to-medium grit performance, roughly around 600 grit. That makes them ideal for restoring dull edges, removing nicks, and prepping a blade for finer polishing. Unlike synthetic stones, this natural novaculite produces a smooth, consistent sharpening action and gives you better tactile feedback as you work. It cuts efficiently without removing excess metal and leaves a clean edge ready for the next step.

Each stone is cut and finished in the USA using natural material quarried in Arkansas. The marbled appearance—ranging in hues of white, gray, orange, and purple—is a signature of authentic Arkansas novaculite. The wood base is permanently bonded to the stone, keeping it firmly in place during use and elevating the sharpening surface for better control and safety. That extra height gives your knuckles clearance when working with longer or larger blades, and it keeps the stone anchored for confident strokes.

Whether you're restoring an heirloom knife or just keeping your tools field-ready, this bench stone is built to last and designed to deliver professional results without relying on gimmicks. Its natural grit, durability, and classic construction have made Arkansas stones a trusted choice for generations of craftsmen, hunters, and tradesmen. Get your knife sharpening needs at SMKW!