Hard Polymer Strops – Early Release
We're excited to introduce our new hard polymer strops—designed for ultra-fine polishing beyond your final stone grit. Testing is still in the early stages, but initial results have been very promising.
These strops are significantly firmer than vegetable-tanned cow leather, helping to virtually eliminate any unintended convexing of the apex. Despite their firmness, they remain soft enough not to damage or chip delicate ceramic edges. They’re highly wear-resistant, easy to clean, and unlike leather or wood, they don’t absorb water or abrasives.
Each strop is mounted on the same aluminum base as the Diamond Matrix stones and is finished to the same thickness for seamless integration into your sharpening setup. Because the polymer is non-absorbent and non-abrasive, you will need to apply your preferred abrasive compound before each use. While not holding the abrasives like leather or wood is somewhat inconvenient, the easy cleanup allows you to use a single strop for a wide range of abrasive sizes.
Just like with traditional strops, only pull strokes should be used—no exceptions. This ensures the edge remains properly aligned and prevents any potential damage to the strop or your blade.
Please note: the resin used in these strops is sensitive to oils, chemicals, and UV exposure. It may darken over time if exposed to direct sunlight. We recommend cleaning your strop thoroughly after each use and avoiding long-term storage with oil-based or chemical compounds applied. Soap and water work well for cleanup, as does rubbing alcohol on a paper towel.
While we do our best to ensure every strop is free of voids or minor imperfections, some cosmetic flaws may be present. In our experience so far, these do not affect performance in any way.
Stay tuned as we continue testing and refining this product—your feedback is welcomed and appreciated.
