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So is it translucent? I remember reading somewhere that the Black in the Black Ark comes from volcanic heat.

What does the finish on the bevel look like? Under magnification (100 power) my blacks...

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Let me clarify a couple of points, when I say pressure I mean very light pressure compared to no pressure, enough to keep the spine flat on the hone.
Pressure is relative. Start with as...

[ATTACH=CONFIG]95551[/ATI used to use Arks exclusively many moons ago, when naturals were all that was available.

I have some old 10X3 in Arks, Washitas and Blacks. You can bevel set on soft...

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I have never heard that term, but here is a photo of a 1X3X.25 Black Ark slip I purchased many years ago. It is very hard and leaves a hazy finish.

The small scratches shown in the...