BYXCO "Bull Thistle" American Scythe Stone Scythes & Accessories While sintered silicon carbide is

While sintered silicon carbide is more costly to produce than alumina ceramics

Lighter and more weather-resistant than leather

Great for heavier chopping and slicing where a long cutting stroke is required

chopping woody targets

Abrasion- and cut-resistant (HDPE is literally what cutting boards are made of

BYXCO "Bull Thistle" American Scythe Stone Scythes & Accessories While sintered silicon carbide isA classic all purpose stone for use on all manner of knives and tools, the American pattern scythe stone can be used like an abrasive file or held stationary and used like a butcher's steel. The rounded edges of the stone hug the contours of forward curving or recurved blades like scythes, sickles, brush axes, kukris, or billhooks while the flat gives good contact on straight or upswept edges. This "Bull Thistle" series stone is carefully formulated