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Stropping Block

Stropping Block

$29.90
$29.90
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Chisels and planes work the best when their blades are the sharpest. That begs the question – Just how sharp is sharp enough? There’s really no answer to that question, other than to get them the sharpest you can. Barbers discovered the secret to this long ago, stropping their razors to get the keenest edge and give the closest shaves.

Stropping is different than honing, in that it takes an already sharpened blade and polishes the edge, taking it to the next step. Our dual-sided Stropping Block makes it easy, giving you two genuine cowhide surfaces and two premium stropping compounds to bring out the ultimate sharpness in your chisels, plane blades, and more.

Use it to maintain your tools between full sharpenings, saving time while keeping every cut clean and precise.

  • Two-Sided Strop

  • Razor-Sharp Finishing

  • Genuine Cowhide Leather
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Highlights:

  • Dual-Sided Design

    Two stropping surfaces for two different compounds, so you can refine your edge step-by-step.

  • Stable, Bench-Top Block

    Rigid base stays put on your workbench for more control than flexible strops.

  • Genuine Cowhide Leather

    Top grain side for a firm, precise polish; sueded side for a gentler, final pass.

  • Generous Size

    3" x 7¾" strop fits all standard chisel and plane blades with room to work.

  • Multi-Use

    Perfect for woodworking tools, knives, carving tools, and other cutting edges.

  • Two Compounds Included

    Green (fine) and blue (ultra-fine) bars for polishing to a mirror finish.

How To Use The Stropping Block

How To Use The Stropping Block

Uses & Features

  • Two-Sided Strop

    Top grain leather for a firm polish, suede side for a final ultra-smooth pass.

  • Two Stropping Compounds Included

    Green (fine) on suede, blue (ultra-fine) on top grain for step-by-step sharpening.

  • Works with Wide Japanese Chisels

    Large 3" width handles even oversized blades with ease.

  • Fits All Blade Sizes

    From small carving tools to large plane irons, this block handles them all.

  • Stropping a Japanese Chisel

    Quick touch-ups keep tools razor sharp between full sharpenings.

  • Stropping a Plane Blade

    Achieve a mirror-polished edge for the cleanest, smoothest cuts.