Rough leather Strop
🧰 What You’ll Need:
A leather strop (Work Tuff leather strop)
Polishing compound or diamond emulsion
📘 What Is Stropping?
Stropping is the final step in sharpening. It realigns the edge and removes microscopic burrs, resulting in a mirror polish and scary sharpness. Unlike sharpening, it removes almost no metal.
🛠️ Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Apply Compound (Optional)
Rub a thin layer of compound onto the leather side of your strop, like coloring with a crayon. This increases polishing power.
2. Lay the Knife Flat
Place the blade flat on the strop, then tilt it up just enough to match the knife’s edge angle (usually 15–20°). A quick tip is to use a marker pen on the edge, and you will be able to tell if you are getting the angle right.
3. Pull, Don’t Push
With the edge trailing (opposite of sharpening), draw the knife spine-first across the strop. Imagine you're wiping something sticky off the blade. Never push edge-first or you'll cut into the leather.
4. Use Light Pressure
Let the leather do the work. Pressing hard can round the edge. Use just enough pressure to keep the blade in contact.
5. Alternate Sides
Flip the knife and repeat on the other side. Do 10–20 passes per side, or until the edge feels polished and smooth.
6. Test the Edge
Carefully test the edge by shaving hair, slicing paper, or running a finger (carefully!) across the edge for smoothness.
✅ Tips for Better Results
Strop regularly: After each use or sharpening session.
Keep your strop clean: Wipe off metal residue occasionally.
Maintain a consistent angle: This helps avoid dulling the edge.
Use linen or canvas side (if available) before leather for pre-polish.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Pushing edge-first into the strop
Using too much pressure
Using dirty or dry compound-laden strops for too long without cleaning
Specs
Material
MDF wood
Leather
Rough
Size
2 x 6
Weight
Leather thickness
Powered by Jende Industries (Taiwan)
RETURN & REFUND POLICY
We accept return items.
You may return the unused item in its original packaging within 14 days. The buyers will prepay shipping and handling back to us. Refunds will be issued by the same form of payment we received.
Please contact us before sending back any items. Please note that we may request you to email and provide the damaged or defective merchandise photos.
SHIPPING INFO
"We can sell and ship our products worldwide, including USA, Canada, Western Europe. The courier we are using will be DHL Express.
Special note:
- The customer is responsible for all fees and taxes - we charge only for our shipping costs.
- Customer is responsible for knowing their laws and assumes all risk for the value of the package as well as our shipping costs, should it be confiscated at customs.
- If the package is found to be undeliverable, the customer is responsible for the return shipping cost.
- The customer must pay all return and replacement shipping costs.
Warranty
Thank you for supporting Work Tuff Gear! We warranty each Work Tuff Gear knife against defects in material and workmanship for six months after purchase. We will repair or replace it with a new Work Tuff Gear knife (shipping fees and associated costs not included). Of course, Work Tuff Gear does not warranty its products against normal wear or misuse. Work Tuff Gear knives are not intended to be used as hammers, chisels, pry bars, or screwdrivers. Although we thoroughly test our knives, our warranty does not cover damage due to impacts with rocks, bricks, metals, or other high-hardness objects. If your knife was damaged due to misuse, our repair department can analyze and repair it for a reasonable fee (shipping fees and associated costs not included). The warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, resharpening, reprofiling, damage caused by misuse, lack of regular maintenance, or disassembly. Remember, anything can break or fail if subject to sufficient abuse. So please do not misuse this product.
Please send proof of your purchase order from our site or authorized dealers to claim the warranty.
Email: sales@worktuffgear.com