{"title":"Sharpening \u0026 Stropping","description":"\u003cp\u003eLeather strops and polishing compound for refining the edge of carving knives and gouges between sharpenings. Each listing states the strop size, what is in the package and, where the manufacturer lists it, what the backing is made of.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"leather-strop-with-compound","title":"Leather Strop with Green Compound, 6.3 x 1.2 in on a Black Base","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small leather strop for honing the edge of carving knives and small blades between sharpenings. The leather strip is about 6.3 × 1.2 in (16 × 3 cm), suede side up, fixed to a thin black base with angled edges, and it comes with one block of green polishing compound to rub into the leather. Each order is one strop and one compound block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat it does\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHones on leather: draw the blade along the leather with the edge trailing, spine first, to polish the edge after sharpening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen compound: rub a thin, even layer of the green block into the leather before stropping. The manufacturer does not list the compound's composition or grit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlack base: the leather is fixed to a thin black base with angled edges, as pictured; the base material is not listed by the manufacturer, and it is not made of wood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeather surface: the manufacturer lists the material as leather; the working side is suede and light tan, as pictured. The leather type and thickness are not listed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall format: the strip is about 6.3 × 1.2 in (16 × 3 cm), and the strop with its compound weighs about 3.0 oz (85 g) as listed with its package.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct at a glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eStrop\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLeather strip about 6.3 × 1.2 in (16 × 3 cm) on a thin black base\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eLeather\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuede side up, light tan, as pictured; type and thickness not listed by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eBase\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin black base with angled edges; material not listed by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCompound\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 green block; composition and grit not listed by the manufacturer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 3.0 oz (85 g), listed package weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePackage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 strop and 1 compound block; listed package size about 7.9 × 3.1 × 1.6 in (200 × 80 × 40 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUse \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the strop when your order arrives and contact us through the contact page if it is damaged. Warm the compound block in your hand and rub a thin, even layer onto the leather; add a little more when the leather looks dry. Strop with the edge trailing, spine first, and keep your fingers out of the blade path. Use light pressure at the angle you sharpened at, and alternate sides. Keep the compound out of reach of children; it is not for skin contact or food surfaces, so wipe the blade clean after stropping. Store the strop flat and covered so the leather stays free of grit. The manufacturer gives no other care instructions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eYour questions, answered\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat size is the strop?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leather strip is about 6.3 × 1.2 in (16 × 3 cm), fixed to a thin black base with angled edges. The base thickness is not listed by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is the base made of?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not list the base material. It is a thin black base with angled edges, as pictured, and it is not made of wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat kind of leather is it?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer lists the material as leather but does not give the type or thickness. The working side is suede, light tan, as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat is in the green compound?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe manufacturer does not list the composition or grit of the compound, so we do not state one. It is a solid green block, as pictured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I strop a carving knife?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eLay the bevel flat on the leather at the angle you sharpened at and draw the blade backward, spine first, with light pressure. Lift, turn the blade and repeat on the other side for a few passes, then wipe the blade clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat comes in the package?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne leather strop on its black base and one block of green compound.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips from our international warehouse; typical delivery within the United States is 7–14 business days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sharpening-stropping\"\u003eSharpening \u0026amp; Stropping collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\"\u003eask us about this item\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TORVIK","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524490596395,"sku":"TRV-00003-1","price":18.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0707\/6056\/2731\/files\/torvik-leather-strop-with-compound-1.jpg?v=1790602990"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.torviktools.com\/collections\/sharpening-stropping.oembed","provider":"TORVIK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}