AAPCO Wood Mounted Stone Hard Black Arkansas Bench Stone 8 x 2 x 0.5Inch AAWMBSBH8

The AAPCO Wood Mounted Black Hard Arkansas Bench Stone in 8 x 2 x 0.5 inch format is built for serious edge refinement, combining natural performance with dependable craftsmanship. This bench stone features an extra-fine grade of Black Hard Arkansas novaculite, renowned as the gold standard in natural sharpening stones. At approximately 2000 grit, it's ideal for taking blades from sharp to surgically honed, giving you a final polish that synthetic abrasives rarely match.

Permanently mounted on a solid hardwood base, the stone stays firmly in place during use. The elevated design ensures knuckle clearance and better control—especially important when honing delicate tools or working through longer sharpening sessions. The base adds stability, allowing you to focus on your technique without worrying about shifting surfaces.

With its rich, dark tone that ranges from smoky gray to deep black, this stone is visually striking and engineered to perform. The natural crystalline structure delivers consistent grit across the surface and holds up under repeated use. Whether you're refining a straight razor, finishing a woodworking chisel, or tuning up a chef's knife, this stone ensures you get a crisp, clean edge with a mirror polish.

Each Black Hard Arkansas stone is quarried from the Ouachita Mountains in Arkansas, then precision-cut, lapped flat, and hand-inspected to meet strict quality standards. The result is a sharpening surface that’s not only beautiful but dependable, time after time.

This stone excels at the final honing stage. It's designed for those who already use coarser stones to set an edge and need a tool to take it the rest of the way—polishing the bevel and refining the burr to perfection. It’s a go-to for chefs, woodworkers, hunters, barbers, and tradesmen who value edge integrity and precision.

If you're looking for an all-natural finisher that combines lasting durability, USA-made quality, and high-end performance, the AAPCO Black Hard Arkansas 8" stone is a standout choice. Shop for your knife maintenance needs at SMKW!