If using the Naniwa Advance 3000/8000 stone for honing straight razors, the final recommended step is a light stropping on an uncharged (no compound) smooth faced natural leather strop. Stropping doesn't add sharpness, but increases the smoothness of the edge, providing a considerably closer and more comfortable shave.
The razor is always drawn across the strop with the cutting edge trailing (otherwise it will cut into the leather) a razor can be used, rested and stropped several times before it needs re-honing.
Magnolia wood core, neoprene on the bottom for grip, neoprene then leather on the top giving just the right amount of squidge to ensure the leather contacts the edge with minimal pressure.
For knives and tools we recommend a fluffy faced strop on hard wood, charged with chromium oxide.
210mm x 70mm x 20mm
Made in Japan
