Description

Keeping a razor-honed edge is essential for clean, effortless woodworking and detail carving. The Flexcut range of leather strops and custom stropping paste delivers a total honing solution, expertly engineered to rapidly strip away burrs, refresh original bevels, and polish blades to a mirror shine without grinding away precious steel.

Available options:

SlipStrop.

Keep your carving tools performing at their best with the Flexcut SlipStrop—an economical and essential solution for maintaining a razor-sharp edge. Specially moulded from dense material, this versatile strop fits the complex internal profiles of V-tools and gouges as well as the outer bevels, making deburring and polishing hard-to-reach surfaces effortless. Includes a small bar of Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound and detailed step-by-step instructions.

Key Features:

• Custom-Moulded Profiles: Accommodates internal and external edges of V-tools, micro tools, and gouges.
• Dual-Action Honing: Effectively deburs tool steel and polishes edges to a mirror finish.
• Complete Kit: Includes Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound and clear usage guidelines.

Specifications:

• Dimensions:  10.8 cm x 5.7 cm (4.25″ x 2.25″).
• Includes: SlipStrop block, Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound, instructions.

Dual-Sided Paddle Strop.

Maintain your edge at peak performance with the Flexcut Dual-Sided Paddle Strop. Featuring a generous 10″ x 3″ (25.4 cm x 7.6 cm) stropping surface, this versatile tool offers two-stage sharpening: use the rough leather side with the included Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound to remove burrs and align hardened steel, then flip to the smooth leather side for a razor-sharp, high-sheen polish. Includes a 1 oz (28.3 g) bar of Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound.

Compatible Tools:

• All Flexcut Tools.
• Draw Knives & Mallet Tools.
• Large Knives & Kitchen Cutlery.
• Hand Planes, Chisels & Turning Tools.

Specifications:

• Stropping Surface:  25.4 cm x 7.6 cm (10″ x 3″).
• Compound Included:  28.3 g (1 oz) Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound.

Knife Strop.

Maintain a razor-sharp factory edge on your carving knives with the Flexcut Knife Strop. Featuring an 8″ x 2″ (20.3 cm x 5.1 cm) premium leather surface, this strop is specifically designed for quick, effortless blade maintenance. Constructed from sturdy, flat timber, it can be clamped to a workbench or held comfortably in hand during use. Includes a 1 oz (28.3 g) bar of Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound, which adheres smoothly to the leather for optimal honing performance.

How to Use: Simply stroke the blade away from the cutting edge on both sides, using the compound-treated leather surface to align the steel and restore a keen edge.

Gold Polishing Compound.

Formulated for quick edge maintenance, Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound applies smoothly like a crayon to your leather strop. Its proprietary blend of aluminium and titanium oxides delivers the perfect balance between aggressive stock removal on hardened tool steels and achieving a mirror-like, high-sheen polish.

Key Features:

• Formulas & Finish: Aluminium and titanium oxide blend removes steel quickly while leaving a high-colour polish.
• Easy Application: Specially formulated texture rubs onto leather strops effortlessly without flaking.
• Size: 170g (6 oz) bar for long-lasting use.