Hard Arkansas Replacement Stone fits Norton IM313 Professional Machine The primary cutting action occurs

The primary cutting action occurs on the edges of the raised

but leaves a smoother surface than it's coarser cousin

of silver/flux

Medium Crystolon stone

We attempt to avoid confusion by refering to any stones whose primary purpose is to create an abrasive slurry as Nagura

Hard Arkansas Replacement Stone fits Norton IM313 Professional Machine The primary cutting action occursThis is a direct replacement for the Norton IM 313 sharpening system. It is a Hard Arkansas stone. Stone measures 11. 5" x 2. 5" x . 5" in size. Q. Is this Hard Arkansas stone made for the Norton IM 313 stone system? A. Yes, it is a direct replacement for the Norton system. Q. Is this made by Norton? A. No, it is not made by Norton. It is made in Arkansas, USA. Q. How do the grits of Arkansas Stones Compare to each other? A. Arkansas Stones are graded