Premium Leather Knife Sharpening Strop - Dual-Sided Stropping Leather for Woodcarving and Woodworking

The Bacher premium leather strop for knife sharpening is an accessory that allows for precise polishing of your blade after sharpening. Crafted with meticulous attention to detail, this set includes a double-sided stropping leather on a beechwood board from a well-managed forest (FSC certified), complete with a handle and hanging capability. Additionally, it comes with a set of four different graded polishing compounds and a leather stropping balm, all designed specifically for use on leather strops.

The 3mm thick vegetable-tanned cowhide leather is handmade, ensuring the highest quality. The sturdy beechwood base provides a durable foundation, while the comfortable handle offers ease of use. Bacher utilizes only 100% wood from well-managed forests, as certified by the FSC in 2021 (FSC license code: FSC-C170599).

The paddle strop features a smooth side and a rough side, allowing you to adjust the polishing experience to your preference. The polishing compounds, ranging from medium (2000 grit, 4-5 microns) to ultra-fine (12000 grit, 0.4-0.6 microns), can be applied to one or both sides of the leather. The most common application is white compound (5000 grit, 2-2.5 microns) on the rough side and green compound (8000 grit, 0.9-1.1 microns) on the smooth side, but you can experiment to find the perfect combination for your needs.

The polishing compounds are specially formulated for use on leather strops, ensuring a smooth and effortless application. The included lanolin and beeswax-based leather stropping balm softens and conditions the surface, allowing you to achieve a mirror-like finish on your blade.

This premium leather strop is versatile and easy to use, suitable for honing and buffing a wide range of tools, including straight razors, chisels, hunting knives, pocket knives, and kitchen (chef's) knives. By polishing the blade, you can remove any scratches and burrs caused by sharpening, resulting in maximum razor sharpness.

For optimal polishing, it's recommended to use a small amount of the sharpening paste, about 1g per side, and let the leather do its work. If the strop feels like it's not performing as well, you can apply a little more paste. Over time, the paste can be completely replaced by sanding down the leather to its original state, typically needed every 300-500 uses.

To further assist you, Bacher provides a comprehensive ebook with practical advice for users of leather strops, available in multiple languages. Simply scan the QR code on the included leaflet to access this valuable resource.

Whether you're a professional chef, a passionate outdoorsman, or someone who appreciates the art of knife sharpening, the Bacher premium leather strop is a must-have tool to achieve the ultimate edge on your blades.

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