{"product_id":"casstrom-field-strop","title":"Casstrom Field Strop","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Pocket-Sized Leather Strop\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCasström knives come shaving sharp out of the box and to help maintain that keen edge we have produced our own range of handcrafted leather strops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Field Strop is our pocket or pack option and is a handy size to take on outdoor trips. The Paddle Strop has a larger strop area and is perfect for a sharpening session at home or at basecamp. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is a strop and why are they useful?\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA strop is used to maintain the sharpness of the edge of the knife. They are easy to use, and if you strop every time the knife has been used, the sharpness of the edge is maintained longer. This means that you do not need to sharpen the knife as often with other coarser sharpening tools such as a diamond or whetstone.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eYou use the strop by placing the edge of the knife against the leather and pulling the knife in the direction of the knife spine (i.e. you pull the blade away from the edge). Repeat the procedure about 20 times on each side.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne side has a rougher surface and the other a finer one. On the coarser side, if you want, you can apply stropping paste for increased sanding effect.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtisan handcrafted\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable-tanned Italian Leather c.3.5 mm thick\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCore of waxed European Oak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDouble-sided strop with one coarse side and one fine side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCasström logo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eField Strop size 13x3 cm ; Paddle Strop 18x4.5 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese are handcrafted products made of natural materials – no two strops are the same. May have slight aesthetic imperfections to the finish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ragweed Forge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48657592680677,"sku":"10450","price":21.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0262\/4802\/0013\/files\/FieldStrop_1_Low_a64cff93-e0a2-4bd4-8d64-c4391a0b5a41.jpg?v=1775074439","url":"https:\/\/ragweedforgestore.com\/products\/casstrom-field-strop","provider":"Ragweed Forge","version":"1.0","type":"link"}