HIOMAKIVI STROP Leather Strop Board 400x75

Now available: a double-sided strop! One side features a slightly matte 2.2 mm thick Italian brown leather, while the other side has a natural suede or the reverse side of the leather. There’s thick birch plywood in between, and this board offers countless usage possibilities.

"I had a true 'aha' moment when I started using a long strop board. You only truly understand the brilliance of a long strop once you’ve used it."

This type of leather is classified as "soft" firm (2/6 on the manufacturer's scale) and offers a pleasantly responsive feel at first touch. It even feels a bit tacky, which makes stropping more stable and precise.

I place the board at an angle, with one end lower on the table and the other in my hand. I move the knife back and forth a few dozen times, and the edge becomes razor-sharp.

You can enhance the effectiveness of the strop by using pastes. For example, with Luxor's red paste, you’ll achieve a grit of 2500–3000, which is nearly perfect for finishing the bevel and edge of a knife. Check the bottom video for instructions on how to use the paste.
 
Long: 400 mm (+- 1mm) 
Wide: 75 mm (+- 1mm) 
Thick: 23 mm (birch plywood 18mm + 2x leather)
Weight: 470 g
Hardness: 2/6 (soft)

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