Quote Originally Posted by Marshal View Post
That is true, but if by chance you DO kick up a slurry with them it does tend to be white.

Well, the fact that it doesn't transmit light doesn't preclude it being an Arkansas stone. Could be a Hard or Soft stone too. I'm not sure if either of those options would've come with what I'm assuming is a leather strop on the back of the box though.
Yes. I tend to agree with this. The slight translucence seems to suggest novaculite. The dimensions appear to be in line with that also but I am just judging based on a picture not actuall measurements. Also the buildup of oil would also point in the direction of a...... wait for it.........."oil stone"