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Razor Strop Paste
- Strop paste in four varieties depending upon your needs. Each paste is
used for a specific purpose and on a separate strop.
(Also available from the straight razor page)
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Yellow band tube - A semi-transparent
fat used as a conditioner on the leather side of the everyday strop.
Good preparation paste for the new strop and helps to keep it soft and
subtle. There are no sharpening attributes. Use on a new strop by
rubbing/working in a small amount with the heel of your palm. Use as needed
after that... No band tube - A white clay-like
paste used as an edge polish on the linen side of the strop only, if
the linen side is used.
Red band tube -
A paste with
mild sharpening properties for use on a slightly dull edge.
Green band tube -
A course
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Hanging Strops
- Swivel loop for hanging and comes in four varieties depending on your needs
and budget. (Also available from the
straight razor page)
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High quality extra wide Russian leather strop. This wider model is
easier to use, or for starting out, as the blade will not need to be stropped
in a diagonal "X" pattern. No linen back. Stitched and riveted construction
for extra durability. Nickel plated handle and swivel hook. 3 1/4"
wide
by 15" usable leather length.
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Finest Russian leather strop
with linen back, swivel hook and padded leather handle. 2" wide by 16" usable
leather length.
~ Finest Russian leather strop with linen back. Nickel
plated handle and swivel hook. 1 3/4" wide by 13 1/4" usable
leather length.
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Genuine cowhide leather strop with fine weave linen back. Economical
model that does the job or makes a good second strop for paste. Nickel
plated handle and swivel hook. 1 3/4" wide by 12" usable leather
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Paddle Style Strops
- Paddle strops in several styles depending on your needs. You can use the
leather side only for everyday needs and start with the other side/s when
sharpening action is needed depending upon how dull the blade is. Makes a good
travel strop due to their more compact size and you don't need a hook to hang
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A) Front
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B)
Front / Back
C) Front /
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Paddles with sharpening paste on one
side: A) Russian Leather
and green paste loom style adjustable strop. Natural leather
on one side and green paste on the other for sharpening a dull edge. Turn
handle to adjust the belt tension. 1 1/2" wide by 7 3/4 long usable
surface on each side.
B) Russian Leather and natural wood handle with two sided hollow core and
felt padding underneath leather side. Back has a balsa wood base coated with red sharpening
compound to sharpen a dull edge and then finish on the leather side. Makes a good travel companion due to its compact size.
1 1/2" wide by 7 3/4 long usable surface on each side.
Paddle with sharpening stone on one
side:
NOTICE: In regard to the stone
side of paddles: We strongly advise against the use
of these paddles if the user is not skilled in sharpening straight razors as
it could do more harm than good. Further, on the stone side use water and
never use oil as it will clog the pores. C) Quality Russian
leather front with sharpening stone on the back. Fine grain stone for
mildly dull edges. 1 1/2" wide by 7 3/4 long usable surface on each
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Norton Brand Products
- honing stones and accessories for straight razor maintenance when the
blade is dull and needs more care or restoration than what is possible from
stropping. They can also be used for knives and other tools to restore or
maintain a sharp edge. Norton 8x3x1 inch
water stones
are made in the USA and come in a plastic blue container with a base that
works as a water reservoir with rubber feet to keep the stone from slipping. These water stones use premium abrasives and
are sought
after for their fast cutting action and long life.
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The 4000/8000 grit stone is preferred for use
with straight razors. The 220/1000 grit stone is
for restoration or on other tools or cutlery that needs a courser grit or
has a damaged edge.
Use water as the lubricant. Soak water stone in
water for about five to fifteen minutes prior to use. In addition, they can
safely be left in water for extended times.
Water stones can be kept flat with sand paper, a
flattening stone or a diamond stone depending on your budget and needs.
Instructions included
FAQ - Stone vs.
Strop: A strop is for daily use to keep a straight razor edge shave ready. A
hone is for occasional use when the edge becomes to dull for normal
stropping. However, strops can be used with a paste that acts as an abrasive
and can substitute for a honing stone in many circumstances. There are many
options for keeping a straight razor edge sharp and shave ready. Keep it
simple and only use the minimum necessary to keep your razor/s edge in good
condition. There is no right, or one size fits all, way to maintain an edge
- so experiment to see what works best for you.
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The Norton 4000/8000 combination grit
is our most popular water stone for straight razors. It will bring
your razors, knives, tools and cutlery to a superb level of sharpness and
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The Norton 200/1000 combination grit is
for knife or razor restoration work or when more severe edge repair
is needed. Please note it can do more
damage than good for a straight razor edge in reasonable condition.
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Flattening Stone.
This silicon carbide stone has a course grit with diagonal grooves that keep
particles from building up on the surface. Use to keep all water stones
truly flat because over time honing can cause the water stone's surface to
wear unevenly. Rub water stone over the flattening stone for best results.
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Prep stone
creates a slurry for cutting and polishing. While the use of a prep stone is
not mandatory, it speeds up the honing process. Gently rub the prep stone on
a wet water stone to create a slight slurry before starting to hone. 3/4" x
3/4" x 3" aluminum oxide stone is also known as a synthetic Nagura stone.
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Empty
Case.
Already have an 8” x 3” x 1” stone
that needs a storage case?
This handy container has a bottom reservoir
with non-slip rubber feet that holds the stone during sharpening to collect
excess water and helps keep the stone from moving around while honing.
The outer, upper tabs allow orderly stacking
for more than one case.
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Additional info:
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Straight razor general use
information
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Strop use and care
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With patience and practice you can enjoy some of
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