HutsulsBlack Leather Strop with Compound - Get Razor-Sharp Edges with Stropping Kit, Green Honing Compound & Vegetable Tanned Two Sided Leather Strop Knife Sharpener Step-by-Step Guide Included

I recently decided to try the Hutsuls Brown Leather Strop with Compound from Amazon to keep my kitchen and EDC knives in top shape, and it’s been a fantastic addition to my sharpening routine. As someone who enjoys cooking and outdoor activities, I needed an easy-to-use tool to maintain razor-sharp edges, and this strop delivers.This 3 x 8-inch strop is made of 4mm-thick, vegetable-tanned buffalo leather, with one smooth side and one rougher side for customized honing. It comes with a bar of green polishing compound, which is applied to the leather to refine edges and remove burrs left by sharpening stones. The included step-by-step guide is beginner-friendly, walking you through applying the compound and stroking the blade away from the edge (5-10 passes per side worked for me). I used it on my chef’s knife and pocket knife after sharpening with a 1000-grit stone, and both came out with a mirror-like finish, slicing paper effortlessly. Amazon reviews praise its “excellent quality” and ease of use, with one user noting it’s “perfect for a polished edge” on chisels and knives, which matches my experience.

I had never used a strop before. I had a Case Copperlock that didn't pass the fingernail test. I followed the instructions that come with the strop and now it passes the fingernail test! I am pleased, I only use the blade for food so this sharpness is perfect! I was able to strop all of my other knives and it worked like a charm.

Thinner leather than expected, and compound was broken in shipment, but it works just fine.

This was my first strop, so I went very basic. It is really nice quality and value for the money. It is easy to use, thought the compound is a little dry - so you have to follow the instructions. With very little effort, I was able to get all my blades hair popping, razor sharp. I am going to also get the wooden backed one, and keep this as a travel/bag unit. Really really happy and highly recommend.

Great

Helped put a razor edge on my medium priced chiseles and knives. Came with a decent supply of sharpening compound. Perhaps a little small .

Works as should. I use this when finishing sharpening blades and it does give it that razor touch.

Kind of a misrepresentation of the sharpness outcome.