Arkansas Sharpeners

Quarried, not manufactured — genuine Arkansas sharpening stones are natural novaculite from the Ouachita Mountains, prized for the finest working edges steel can take.

The grades

Soft Arkansas cuts and shapes; Hard refines; Black and Translucent polish to razor finish. A two or three-stone progression covers everything from kitchen knives to straight razors.

Why natural stone endures

Novaculite sharpens by burnishing as much as abrading — edges come off keen and smooth-cutting in a way synthetic grits imitate but rarely match. With honing oil and flat storage, these stones outlive their owners.

Build the bench

Pair with honing oil and explore all sharpening stones.

Genuine Arkansas novaculite, USA quarried.