Strops are used in the final step of sharpening carving tools. These strops are made with a thin hard leather which minimizes the problem "round-over" caused by excessive pressure or a leather that is too thick and soft. We have two styles available - the traditional flat strop for knives, chisels, and the outside of gouges and another strop shaped like a round edge slip stone to work the inside surface of gouges.  The flat knife strop is available in two sizes - approximately 2" by 12" and 1" by 6".  The smaller size will fit in most tool rolls so that you can carry it with you.

STROP COMPOUNDS

The traditional compound used is the wax-based jeweler's rouge and is well suited for flat or round surfaces like the gouge strop. The Wood-Is-Good compound is a finely ground aluminum oxide which is sprinkled on the surface like salt. Yellowstone strop compound is packaged in a 5 ounce block - enough for many years supply.