A304 Vintage ARKANSAS Hybrid WASHITA STONE Natural Sharpening OILSTONE

ITEM DESCRIPTION

Vintage tools -  sharpening stone A304

Up for sale is an antique natural sharpening stone a WASHITA STONE -  a natural stone from ARKANSAS, USA.

This one is a hybrid washita- it has a good mix of hard Arkansas density stone in it & has that toffee / bone colour & luminosity that the denser washitas have. These give absolutely the best cutting edges.

These are an amazingly good all round stone for woodworkers. These are old stock stones & much denser & finer than what is offered today.

 Size: 203mm x 39mm wide x 20mm to 12mm thick

Weight: 900g

CONDITION

This stone is in authentic vintage condition, wear and tear consistent with age & use, the custom mahogany box has a tapering bed to accommodate the uneven thickness & irregularly in the back of the stone, essential for keeping an edge on your tools in your workshop. 

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