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Arkansas Black Stones
After I got my Shapton Glass Stones, I put my Arkansas stones in my truck. I carried them around and used them when I needed something while at work, hunting or where ever.
Now a few weeks ago, my son wanted me to get him a good defensive knife to have while he is in college. Knowing he would need a set of stones to keep it sharp, I ordered a tri stone set with a black stone for me, and sent my old set with him.
I have to say, the Black Arkansas Stone leaves a great edge. It's not toothy like the Hard White Stone. I've used it with water and with oil and have gotten good results with both.
http://www.knifeworks.com/casetri-honesharpeningkit.aspx#.VgSXvBzWZwc
I'm not sure If this link will work, this is the one I got. If anyone is interested I think it would be a good buy.
Now a few weeks ago, my son wanted me to get him a good defensive knife to have while he is in college. Knowing he would need a set of stones to keep it sharp, I ordered a tri stone set with a black stone for me, and sent my old set with him.
I have to say, the Black Arkansas Stone leaves a great edge. It's not toothy like the Hard White Stone. I've used it with water and with oil and have gotten good results with both.
http://www.knifeworks.com/casetri-honesharpeningkit.aspx#.VgSXvBzWZwc
I'm not sure If this link will work, this is the one I got. If anyone is interested I think it would be a good buy.
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Permalink Reply by Jan Carter on
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Stephen,
Off to college with good sharpening skills and a set of good stones. Bet he teaches a person or two to sharpen while there. That is not a bad deal at all on those stones!
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Permalink Reply by Stephen L. Corley on
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Jan, he has paid very little attention to sharpening. He has done it a little but to get good he will need a lot of practice. This is the knife I got himhttp://www.knifeworks.com/crktcrawfordnatural2aococobolowoodhandleoutburstplain.aspx
It's a built like a tank, and can be used for blunt force trauma as well as stabbing. The handle is a little small, but over all it's pretty good. -
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Permalink Reply by Howard P Reynolds on
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Stephen,
That knife looks like it will take some abuse, which will probably be necessary, as kids (and even adults) will use a knife that is handy rather than a proper tool - use as a screwdriver, prybar, scraper, etc. 8CR13MOV steel sounds to me like a reasonable option. Luckily, he'll have dad to bring it back to sharp on breaks from college. I like the Case Tri-hone set, but nothing takes the place of practice.
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