Casström leather strop

Casström knives are delivered razor-sharp from the factory. To ensure this exceptional sharpness is maintained long-term, Casström is expanding its range with its own series of handmade leather strops. These support the regular care of the cutting edge and help to noticeably extend its service life.

Two variants for different uses

The Field Strop is the compact solution for on-the-go. Thanks to its handy format, it easily fits in a backpack or bag and is ideal for outdoor activities.

The Paddle Strop offers a larger stropping surface and is ideal for thorough sharpening care at home, in the workshop, or at base camp. The more generous surface allows for particularly comfortable work.

What is a strop and what is it used for?

A strop is used to maintain and refine the fine cutting edge of a knife. With regular use, ideally after each use of the knife, the sharpness will last significantly longer. This reduces the need for more intensive resharpening with coarser abrasives such as diamond or water stones.

Using the Strop

To use, lay the cutting edge flat on the leather. The blade is then pulled over the leather with light pressure towards the spine, so that the cutting edge points away from the direction of movement. This process is repeated about twenty times per side.

One side of the strop has a coarser surface, the other is finer. If necessary, a polishing paste can be applied to the coarser side to further increase the abrasive effect.

Tip: Use this Casström leather strop with Casström stropping compound for optimal results.