BYXCO "Arctic Fox" Bench Stone -- "Grade B" Preorder The contoured polyamide handle is

The contoured polyamide handle is extremely comfortable even in extended use

The only thing wrong with this example is runout in the grain of the handle

The pronounced belly allows for a deep bill for excellent slashing ability without getting in the way of the forte of the blade for wood chopping

This causes a number of problems

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

BYXCO "Arctic Fox" Bench Stone -- "Grade B" Preorder The contoured polyamide handle isA full sized bench 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. Readily absorbs and retains water, with a thin film on the surface to keep the pores of the stone free of metal fines. Cuts quickly, yet leaves a fine finish. The only thing wrong with these examples is varying degrees of chipping.