Unlock the final stage of razor-sharp perfection with our premium strops and compounds. After coarse and fine sharpening, stropping on leather or canvas loaded with polishing compound removes the microscopic burr, refines the bevel and elevates your blade to a mirror-polish edge. Whether you’re honing kitchen knives, outdoor blades or straight-razor tools, the right combination of strop material and abrasive paste ensures effortless slicing, long-lasting sharpness and that satisfying “bite” every time you cut. Explore our leather strops, paddle strops and compound kits to put professional-grade edge finishing within reach.
Strops & Compounds
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Add to cartKnife Depot Leather Strop
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Add to cartKnife Depot Wood Based Double-Sided Leather Strop
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Add to cartBeaverCraft LS1P1 Dual-Sided Leather Paddle Strop with P01 Polish Compound
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Add to cartBeaverCraft LS2P1 Leather Strop with Polishing Compound
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Add to cartBeaverCraft LS9P02 Pocket Dual-Sided Leather Paddle Strop with Two Polishing Compounds
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Add to cartBeaverCraft P02 Polishing Compound
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Add to cartKnife Depot Green Polishing Compound
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BACK ORDERBeaverCraft LS5P1 – Dual-Sided Leather Paddle Strop for Hook Knives and Gouges
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BACK ORDERBeaverCraft LS3 Long Leather Polishing Strop
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Key Features & Benefits
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Strop Materials:
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Leather: Traditional choice for smooth polishing and consistent burr removal.
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Canvas/Felt: Softer options that gently refine ultra-fine edges.
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Paddle vs. Hanging: Rigid paddle strops give stability; hanging strips conform to blade shapes.
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Polishing Compounds:
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Green Chromium Oxide: Versatile, fine-cutting paste for general knife strops.
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White Aluminium Oxide: Extra-fine grit for mirror finishes on straight razors and specialty tools.
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Diamond Paste: Premium abrasives that cut quickly and last longer, ideal for stainless and high-hardness steels.
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How to Use Your Strop & Compound
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Apply Compound Sparingly: Spread a thin, even coat along the strop surface—too much paste can clog.
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Maintain Angle: Draw the blade away from the edge at the same bevel angle used during sharpening.
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Alternating Sides: Strop each side of the blade evenly, typically 10–15 passes per side, until the burr disappears.
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Cleaning: Wipe your blade clean with a soft cloth, then brush the strop to remove metal particles.
Choosing the Right Kit
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Blade Steel: Harder steels benefit from diamond or white aluminium oxide compounds; softer tool steels work well with green Chromium Oxide.
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Strop Size & Style: If you have multiple knives, a larger paddle strop offers more workspace; for travel or limited bench space, choose compact hanging strips.
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Compound Grit: Start with green for general-purpose stropping; graduate to white or diamond paste for ultrafine finishing.
Care & Maintenance
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Store strops flat or hung to avoid creases.
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Periodically refresh compound by lightly re-applying paste.
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Keep strops clean by brushing off metal dust after each use and avoiding moisture.
Explore our full range of strops and compounds, and give your blades the professional edge they deserve!