BACHER Stropping Leather DIY Knife Strop Kit for Sharpening and Honing Knives, Woodcarving Chisels Tool - Premium Leather Strop 206mm x 56mm, Polishing Compound Set and Easy to use 3M Adhesive Tape by Amazon.co.uk
Description
Precise polishing and maximum sharpness of your knives!
Please note that the hardwood handle shown in the photos is not included in this set!
Leather honing strop is an accessory that allows you to polish the blade accurately after sharpening
. The Bacher handcrafted leather honing DIY stropping kit made of vegetable tanned, cowhide juniper leather 3 mm thick
, enables you to fix leather to wood, MDF, or acrylic base of your choice using included 3M adhesive tape or just use as a strop of its own
. Both leather sides, smooth and rough can be used according to your preferences.
The stropping kit, together with a set of four polishing pastes and balm with beewax, forms a practical set dedicated to the final stage of the sharpening process.
Sharpening leather allows precise polishing of the cutting edge
as well as maximum razor sharpness
. The use of polishing paste enhances the polishing effect, giving the blade a mirror-like smoothness and high gloss, and prevents discoloration and rust.
By polishing the blade we remove any scratches and burrs caused by sharpening.
The DIY stropping kit includes smooth and rough side so you can adjust it to your preferences
. Polishing pastes can be applied on one or both sides of the leather. The most common application is white paste on the rough side of the leather and green paste on the smooth side. However, the choice depends on your individual preferences. It is best to try different options, in order to find out which one fits your needs.
It can be used to polish shaving razors and all kinds of kitchen, hunting, pocket knives, chisels, and any other tool that requires a sharp edge.
How to use Bacher premium leather polishing strop?
Apply honing compound
Apply the chosen paste on one or both sides of the leather. White paste is most commonly used for the rough side and green for the smooth side, but the choice depends on your individual preferences. You can also use the smooth side without paste.
Polish one side of the blade
Make a few movements by moving the blade as shown in the picture below, maintaining the correct angle of inclination.
Change side of the blade
Repeat the same steps on the other side of the blade.
Tips:
To soften the consistency of the paste, you can place it in containers of hot water. When the paste has a temperature of 50°C it is very easy to apply. You can also use a hairdryer.
Tips:
For optimal polishing, a very small amount of sharpening paste is needed. Apply about 1g per side and let the leather do its work.
Tips:
If you feel that the strop is not working well, you can apply a little paste. This is usually needed every 30-50 uses. You can completely replace the paste on a leather strop by sanding it down to the leather itself. Usually needed every 300-500 uses.
Tips:
You'll find more tips in our ebook, which contains practical advice for users of leather strops for polishing knives. To download the ebook, scan the QR code on the leaflet included in the kit. The ebook is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Polish.
What Bacher Premium Leather Honing DIY Stropping Kit includes?
The Premium Leather Honing DIY Stropping Kit includes the highest quality 3mm (1/8") thick vegetable tanned leather
, 3M Adhesive Tape, and set of four polishing pastes
with different gradations and a softening lotion
.
The pastes are specially designed for use on leather strops. They are characterized by their softness and easy application.
The lanolin and beeswax contained in the paste softens and nourishes the surface, so you can achieve an excellent polishing effect of the blade.
Note! Hardwood paddle-shaped handle is not included in this set!
Grit of pastes:
Red medium (2000)
White fine (5000)
Green very fine (8000)
Black ultra fine (12000)
Honing compounds are also available in larger capacities:
Specification
Material: natural cowhide
Total length: 20,6 cm
Total width: 5,6 cm
A mass of paste: 7g
Mass of softening balm: 5ml
Type
Medium
Fine
Very fine
Ultra Fine
Grit
2000
5000
8000
12000
Colour
Red
White
Green
Black
Microns
4-5
2,0-2,5
0,9-1,1
0,4-0,6
Product information
- Material:Premium Stropping Leather
- Brand:Bacher
- Colour:Medium, Fine, Very Fine, Ultra Fine
- Product dimensions:20.6L x 5.6W x 0.3H centimetres
- Grit type:Rough
- Model Number:Bacher_DIY_Kit
- Product Dimensions:20.6 x 5.6 x 0.3 cm; 80 Grams
- Item Weight:80 g
Related products to BACHER Stropping Leather DIY Knife Strop Kit for Sharpening and Honing Knives, Woodcarving Chisels Tool - Premium Leather Strop 206mm x 56mm, Polishing Compound Set and Easy to use 3M Adhesive Tape:
Explore other categories
Other products from Sharpening Stones:
