Arkansas natural abrasive stones are some of the best natural sharpening stones. They are mined in the mountains of Arkansas, the USA. The stone is supplied without a mounting blank! Arkansas Translucent — is a polishing stone. The translucent stone can be used as a finishing stone after soft and hard Arkansas stones. Arkansas Translucent stone can be used alone to to bring a slightly dulled edge back to sharp and polished. Specifications: Dimensions: 151х25х6 mm*. Thickness: 6 mm. Grit: 3000-5000 (JIS scale). Material: novaculite (microcrystalline quartz). Recommendations: Natural Arkansas Stones do not require soaking in water. We recommend to use oil. *Dimensions of natural stone after cutting may vary slightly within ± 5% **Natural Arkansas stones often have color variations which do not affect the sharpening process.