Thread: Hard Arkansas

That one will most likely be a notch below a black or translucent in finishing ability. Those stone types are categorized by density as "true hard" and your stone is categorized as "hard."

Agree. They label it as hard, but it's a tweener stone. If you're lucky, it might be a fine washita. It should pre-finish a razor, though.

Still a very nice stone

See what you've done Wid ..... Started by Wid, 06-08-2014 09:35 PM ........ Replies: 330 ........ Views: 11,644 ..... Good thread !

I have been watching this thread for a bit. Have been back and forth on which finisher I will buy next. I must say that this thread has made my decision. I am ordering a Dan's surgical black. Now for the size. I can get an 8"x 2"x 1/2" pretty cheap. The 8"x 3" is a little more than 2x the price of the 2". What are your width preferences on these stones and why?

Buy the largest stone you can afford.

Both will work, wider is better, more steel on the stone.

You will not regret it, you rarely see vintage wide stones for sale, except estate sales.

Originally Posted by Straightandproud

I have been watching this thread for a bit. Have been back and forth on which finisher I will buy next. I must say that this thread has made my decision. I am ordering a Dan's surgical black. Now for the size. I can get an 8"x 2"x 1/2" pretty cheap. The 8"x 3" is a little more than 2x the price of the 2". What are your width preferences on these stones and why?

Almost all of my razors are smiling so the 2" width would be plenty wide for me.YMMV

I like the 2" wide stones the best. They just fit my style of honing better than a wider stone.

Originally Posted by JimmyHAD

See what you've done Wid ..... Started by Wid, 06-08-2014 09:35 PM ........ Replies: 330 ........ Views: 11,644 ..... Good thread !

To be honest, I am shocked this thread is still alive with so many responses.