Premium Leather Strop for Knife Sharpening - Stropping Kit for Wood Carving and Woodworking

The Bacher Premium Leather Strop: Precise Polishing and Maximum Sharpness for Your Knives

Crafted with the highest quality materials, the Bacher premium leather strop is the perfect accessory to precisely polish your blade after sharpening. The double-sided paddle strop features a 3mm thick vegetable-tanned cowhide leather, mounted on a sturdy beechwood base sourced from well-managed, FSC-certified forests.

The leather strop, paired with a set of four polishing pastes and a beeswax balm, forms a comprehensive kit dedicated to the final stage of the sharpening process. The paddle design allows for precise polishing, delivering a mirror-like smoothness and high gloss finish to your blades, preventing discoloration and rust.

Using the Bacher Premium Leather Strop

To use the strop, start by applying the desired polishing compound to one or both sides of the leather. The white compound is commonly used on the rough side, while the green compound is typically applied to the smooth side, though the choice ultimately depends on personal preference. You can also leave the smooth side free of compound for ultra-fine touch-ups.

When polishing, make a few steady, controlled movements, maintaining the same angle (or slightly shallower) as when you sharpened the blade. Repeat the process on the other side of the blade. To soften the consistency of the compound, you can place it in hot water or use a hair dryer to reach an optimal application temperature of around 50°C.

Remember, a small amount of compound (around 1g per side) is all that's needed for effective polishing. If the strop seems to lose its effectiveness, you can apply a bit more compound. For a complete refresh, you can sand down the leather to expose a new surface, which is typically required every 300-500 uses.

More Tips and Tricks

Included in the kit is a QR code that grants access to an ebook filled with practical advice and tips for using the Bacher Premium Leather Strop. The ebook is available in multiple languages, including English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, and Polish.

Versatile and Easy to Use

The Bacher Premium Leather Strop is a versatile tool, suitable for honing and buffing a wide range of blades, including straight razors, chisels, hunting knives, pocket knives, and kitchen knives. The sturdy handle provides comfort and control during the polishing process.

Specification and Included Components

The complete set includes the double-sided leather strop mounted on a beechwood base, a set of four polishing compounds (red, white, green, and black) for different grit levels, and a leather-conditioning beeswax balm. The total length is 32cm, the width is 6cm, and the height is 2cm, with a working area of 20cm x 5.6cm.

Customer Reviews

With an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars from over 430 reviews, the Bacher Premium Leather Strop has earned a reputation for delivering precise polishing and maximum sharpness for a wide variety of blades.

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