Suehiro Leather Knife Strop & Polishing Kit Short KSW-310

For those who seek the finest long-lasting sharpness, please use this product for finishing. With sticky stainless steel knives and the like, even finishing whetstones cannot smoothen the very small rough edges on the blade. This is where the knife strop shows its true value. By polishing the edge of the blade against this leather strap, you will be able to cleanly take off the burrs (the small ridges) and bring back its luster. To use it, spread the green stick (abrasive) on the back side of the leather and sharpen it before finishing with the front side. For those who want the finest long-lasting sharpness, this is an excellent tool for finishing.

Specifications

• Material: Leather, Wood
• Knife Strop Size: approx. 310 x 45 x 18mm (surface for grinding approx. 170 x 45mm)
• Green & Blue Stick Size: approx. 57 x 22 x 15mm
• Contents: Knife Strop, Green Stick (finishing compound), Blue Stick (extra fine finishing compound)

Preparations Before Use

Rub the abrasive(green stick) on the back side of the leather.

Using the Knife Strop

The procedure is the same as using a whetstone for deburring. Polish the blade edge gently against the strop.

1. With the spine of the blade facing you, rub the blade on the strop towards you.

2. Once you have pulled the blade all the way towards you, now with the sharp edge facing you, push the blade towards the other end.

Repeat steps 1 – 2, polishing the knife evenly from the point to the heel.

You can use the front side of the strop for the last finish.

Repeat steps 1 – 2 several times with light force to finish.