BYXCO "Arctic Fox" Oval Micro Hone Blue Ridge Knives While we were initially critical

While we were initially critical of the price point on this model

flat cutting surface

the stone becomes blunt and will burnish rather than cut

The hand-filling octagonal scales gives strong control without generating hot-spots and allowing for a wide range of holds

The fiber-reinforced nylon scales are highly sculpted in form for excellent ergonomics

BYXCO "Arctic Fox" Oval Micro Hone Blue Ridge Knives While we were initially criticalA miniature oval stone in our acclaimed Arctic Fox sapphire ceramic blend, this icy blue stone will bring an edge to a hazy mirror finish that easily shaves. These stones may be costly for their small size due to the hand finishing required to make them, but they do a wonderful job of touching up hook knives, gouges, adzes, loppers, serrated knives, and other tools with difficult to hone edges. Readily absorbs and retains water, with a thin film on