do i need to use oil or water with these stones

You can use either oil or water. Oil works best on the Soft and Hard stones. You don't need a special honing oil either. Mineral oil (sometimes sold as baby oil) works great and is available at most drug stores and supermarkets. If you use water on the Black Arkansas you will want to use enough to keep the stone wet at all times.

I know the description says Arkansas stones, but are these stones manufactured or handled in any way in China?

No they are not. They are 100% made in Arkansas, USA!

Can some tell me the grit measurements of the stones

The soft stone is 600 grit, hard stone is 1200 grit and the black stone is 2000 grit. This information came from the suppliers website.

how thick are the stones

The stones are approximately 1/2" thick. (They are lapped by hand so minor variations occur up to 1/16").

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Material
Stone
Brand
Best Stones
Colour
Black
Grit type
Very Fine Fine
Manufacturer
Best Stones

🪨Genuine Arkansas Stones

⚙️3 Grit Levels

🇺🇸Proudly Made in USA

Description

🔪 Elevate Your Edge Game!

VERSATILE USE - Perfect for both bench and handheld sharpening.
MULTIPLE GRITS - Includes coarse, fine, and extra-fine for all your sharpening needs.
STYLISH WOOD BASE - Comes with an elegant wood mount for a professional look.
LIFETIME GUARANTEE - Invest in quality with a lifetime promise of performance.
SHARPEN LIKE A PRO - Achieve razor-sharp edges with our premium Arkansas stones.

The Best Sharpening Stones Arkansas Set includes three high-quality stones—soft, hard, and black Arkansas—offering coarse, fine, and extra-fine grits. Designed for versatility, these stones can be used as bench stones or handheld. Proudly made in the USA, this set comes with a stylish wood base and a lifetime guarantee, ensuring you always have the perfect edge.

Specifications

Brand	Best Sharpening Stones
Model Number	Bes-9283
Color	Black
Package Dimensions	27 x 13.79 x 13.41 cm; 1.76 kg
Material	Stone
Item Weight	1.76 Kilograms

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