Smith's MBS6 6” Natural Arkansas Bench Stone – General Purpose Sharpener – Straight Edge Knives, Tools, Broadheads – 1000 Grit Fine Sharpening Stone

I haven't used it long enough to judge it's durability, but it arrived in good condition, packing was above adequate, the quality seems to be good, though as I've said, I haven't used it much yet.

When I was a kid, I had a smaller Smith's Medium Arkansas stone on a small paddle. I wore a groove in it keeping an edge on my pocket knife. Eventually, I wore the poor thing out to the point where the stone fell off of the paddle, and still I kept using it. Now, 40 years in, I finally broke it in the middle.When I went to replace it, nothing but a Smith's would do. I've tried others, but they never had the right feel to them. After using it for a couple of weeks, this one has that same feel I was looking for.Follow this up with a Hard Arkansas, and get a razor-sharp edge!As always, I have received no compensation for my review. This is my own, unadulterated opinion.

very fine stone makes for a good finish edge

Easier to use then their small stone. Love finishing my knives with this, or use it as a quick perk up on my edc knife if it’s not cutting though stuff like... well if it was hot and I had some butter.

This is a great stone for finishing the edge of a knife which has already been sharpened some.

Great stone and will last a lifetime with proper care. Will keep a fine edge on your blade. I held back on 5 stars because the stone comes mounted in the plastic holder and you can't remove it so you can only use one side. That also makes it awkward to use in the field or anyplace without a raised flat surface to place it on.

I like that it was set in its own case which is adequate for my learning use and size works well

This product is incorrectly described as a “fine” (1,000 grit) stone from the heading/name to the Product Description. However, the next section “From the Manufacturer” as well as Smith’s website says “The 6” Medium Arkansas Stone is the best general purpose sharpener of all the natural Arkansas Stones” and further Details that the MBS6 dimensions as “Stone Size: 6" x 1 5/8" x 3/8" / Medium Arkansas Grit: 600 Grit”.