Dan’s Whetstone was founded by Dan Kirschman over 40 years ago. After graduating from the Colorado School of Mines with an Engineer of Mines Degree, Dan began working as a mining engineer. Through the years, Dan worked in various parts of the country eventually moving to Hot Springs, Arkansas where he worked as a mining representative and traveled all over the world. While living in Hot Springs, Dan developed a fascination with the Novaculite rock that is used to make whetstone. He even began cutting and finishing the stones as a part-time hobby. Naturally during his travels Dan carried some of his handy work with him and began to notice that there was a need and demand for the whetstones. With the help of his family, the business of making whetstones began in earnest and has grown and grown. In the beautiful Ouachita Mountains near Hot Springs, Arkansas. Dan’s Whetstone…