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Stropping Compounds

Stropping Compounds

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Precision in Every Stroke
Elevate your honing game with our top-tier stropping compounds, designed to keep your blades razor-sharp and ready for action. Our compounds come in four distinct grits, each meticulously crafted to deliver precision and performance.

Brown Compound (Grit: 500)
  - Purpose:Ideal for initial touch-ups and removing minor imperfections.
  - Details: The coarse grit quickly refines your blade's edge, setting the foundation for further honing.

 Blue Compound (Grit: 1000)
  - Purpose: Mid-level honing for a sharper, smoother edge.
  - Details: Perfect for transitioning from coarse to fine honing, the blue compound refines the edge further, preparing it for the final touches.

White Compound (Grit: 1200)
  - Purpose: Near-final honing stage for a highly refined edge.
  - Details: This compound polishes the blade to near perfection, smoothing out any remaining roughness and enhancing sharpness.

Green Compound (Grit: 1500)**
  - Purpose: The final touch for an ultra-sharp, hair-popping edge.
  - Details: The finest grit compound polishes your blade to a mirror-like finish, ensuring the ultimate in sharpness and performance.

How to Use:

  1. Apply: Lightly coat your strop with the compound.
  2. Position: Place your blade on the strop at the same angle as its edge.
  3. Strop: Pull the blade backward in the opposite direction of sharpening or cutting.
  4. Pressure: Use gentle, even pressure, drawing from heel to tip.
  5. Alternate: Make 7-10 passes on each side, alternating sides.

Benefits:

  • Less Sharpening: Prolongs the intervals between sharpening sessions.
  • Blade Longevity: Reduces blade material removal, extending the life of your tools.
  • Superior Edge: Maintains a microscopic edge for higher speed and lower drag.

Enhance your blade maintenance routine with our stropping compounds, and achieve hair-popping sharpness with ease.

Care Instructions

• If you have a locking blade, always check that the locking mechanism is in working order.

• Store your knife in a dry place.

•Lightly wipe the blade with clean oil two to three times a year to keep rust from starting.

• Cleaning and caring for your knife will maintain performance and enhance the life your knife.

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