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Reddit mentions of KNIVES PLUS Strop Strop Block, Leather Sharpening Strop, 8 Long
Sentiment score: 3
Reddit mentions: 4
We found 4 Reddit mentions of KNIVES PLUS Strop Strop Block, Leather Sharpening Strop, 8 Long. Here are the top ones.
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- Pre-loaded with a high chrome rouge compound, and hand rubbed into leather while still warm
- 100% HAND-MADE: We craft these strops start-to-finish right here in Amarillo, Texas.
- Knife is pulled backwards with moderate pressure to finish edge
- Constructed from MDF and Chap Leather on a 8" x 2 1/2" surface
- Virtually no maintenance needed to keep strop in working condition
Features:
Specs:
| Size | 8" X 2.5" |
sharpening gear list
Cheap bucket from I think walmart
shapton glass 1k stone
shapton glass 6k stone (I don't like it so I don't use it much)
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/imtwosi1kst.html 1k/6k wet stone
https://www.chefknivestogo.com/susibr.html suehiro sink bridge
https://www.amazon.com/Knives-Strop-Block-Leather-Sharpening/dp/B010C7WBDE/ref=sr_1_4?crid=XG9FASMIBAWB&keywords=knife+strop&qid=1570329409&sprefix=knife+str%2Caps%2C502&sr=8-4 cheap amazon strop. does the job ok but looking to upgrade if anyone has suggestions.
one small phonebook conveniently delivered today.
some nice cold tap water.
that some beer and some fresh squeezed lemonade from the backyard tree are all I used in this session.
Freehand and under $15 the Whetstone Cutlery 400/1000 Grit Whetstone is a nice starting affordable freehand whetstone.
Guided and under $25 the Work Sharp Guided Field Sharpener is a nice mini complete package that includes a 220 grid diamond plate for chip repair, a fine 600 grit diamond plate, 1000+ grit ceramic rod and a leather strop with compound.
You can also send the knife back to Kershaw for a free sharpening then just invest in a nice strop with compound to touch up the edge. Done properly you only need to send it back to Kershaw probably once a year if that.
I personally use a KME and a Strop. But I'd recommend getting one of those Lansky Sharpeners with the Deluxe Diamond stones. It's similar enough to a KME; with limited angle choice but 30 25 20 and 17 are good enough IMHO. It runs for only $56 on amazon compared to the KME $180.
I'd also recommend grabbing the Ultra Fine hone on amazon for an extra $9 so you can put a nicer finish on your edges.
Lastly you'll need a strop. You can find one around on the internet or on /r/KnifeSwap occasionally, which is where I found mine. There's a user there that actually makes them by hand and includes compounds with the strop if you're ever lucky enough to grab one from there. But the best alternative is (again on amazon) the Knives Plus Strop Block. It comes preloaded with compound, and a lot of compound, and I've heard nice things about it. It's only $29, or you can go on the Knives Plus website and grab it for $23, but I think its worth the extra six bucks to get free/fast shipping, and have it all come in on the same day/in the same box as everything else.
Hope this helped! :)
Thank you u/_dead_fox
Thier 8x2.5 strop is on less than nice mdf block and still they ask $27. KNIVES PLUS Strop Strop Block, Leather Sharpening Strop, 8 Long https://www.amazon.com/dp/B010C7WBDE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_hoNmDbHN2N6C0
At $20 mine is made by hand with the highest quality usa made red oak hardwood i can get locally. And the more i make the more tools and techniques i learn.
Last batch got me a budget 4x36" belt grinder which saves my shoulders and time!