Strop in dark blue Leather from renowned Tärnsjö Garveri. The leather is top quality and is of course vegetably tanned for maximum grip and minimum impact on the environment.

Mounted on a base of Swedish pinewood. The bottom of the stropping block is engraved with a Japanese koi fish. The wood base has been treated with mineral oil and beeswax for both protection and a lustre. 

• Dimensions: 212 x 66 mm
• Thickness: 17 mm
• Weight: 135 g

This generously sized leather strop provides the ultimate razor-sharp finish for your knives. Made from the highest quality vegetable-tanned leather by Tärnsjö, we highly recommend this strop as a complement to your primary sharpening process.

Instructions for Use:

1. Place the strop on a non-slip surface or secure it in a sharpening stone holder.
2. Position the knife at the start of the strop and draw the blade forward, moving away from the edge (opposite to a cutting motion). Flip the blade and repeat.
3. Perform a few strokes on each side until the edge feels sharp.

Key Tips:

• Maintain the same angle as the knife’s primary bevel, typically 12-15 degrees for Japanese knives.
• Aim for smooth and even strokes.

For Advanced Stropping:

You can treat the leather with oil, apply an abrasive spray, or use a polishing paste (e.g., Autosol or Tormek paste). However, we recommend using the leather untreated to avoid stickiness or stiffness when products dry. Over-polished edges can lose their bite and feel slippery when cutting tomatoes.

An untreated leather strop can become your best sharpening companion, always ready to deliver top-notch results on short notice.