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product_id: 158790698
title: "Premium Leather Strop with Polishing Compound Set, 2 Sided Knife Stropping Block for Sharpening and Honing Knives, Woodcarving Chisels Tools"
brand: "bacher"
price: "A$81"
currency: AUD
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reviews_count: 13
category: "Bacher"
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# 4 polishing compounds (2000-12000 grit) FSC-certified beechwood handle Double-sided 3mm vegetable-tanned leather Premium Leather Strop with Polishing Compound Set, 2 Sided Knife Stropping Block for Sharpening and Honing Knives, Woodcarving Chisels Tools

**Brand:** bacher
**Price:** A$81
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🔪 Elevate your edge game—because every cut deserves perfection.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Premium Leather Strop with Polishing Compound Set, 2 Sided Knife Stropping Block for Sharpening and Honing Knives, Woodcarving Chisels Tools by bacher
- **How much does it cost?** A$81 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- bacher enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted bacher brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Dual-Sided Versatility:** Smooth and rough leather surfaces let you customize stropping with fine or coarse compounds for every blade type.
- • **Universal Edge Enhancer:** Perfect for kitchen knives, hunting blades, chisels, and straight razors—join thousands of pros who trust BACHER.
- • **Complete Sharpening Arsenal:** Includes 4 specialized honing pastes and nourishing balm with lanolin & beeswax for a mirror-like, razor-sharp finish.
- • **Eco-Conscious Craftsmanship:** FSC-certified beechwood handle sourced from sustainably managed Carpathian forests—sharpen with a clear conscience.
- • **Handcrafted Heritage Precision:** Authentic 17th-century Polish vegetable-tanned leather for unmatched durability and edge refinement.

## Overview

The BACHER Premium Leather Strop is a handcrafted, double-sided sharpening paddle made from 3mm thick vegetable-tanned leather mounted on an FSC-certified beechwood handle. It includes four specialized polishing compounds ranging from medium (2000 grit) to ultra-fine (12000 grit) and a conditioning balm with lanolin and beeswax. Designed for precision honing of knives, chisels, and razors, this versatile strop delivers a mirror-like finish and razor-sharp edges, combining traditional craftsmanship with eco-conscious materials.

## Description

Product Description BACHER Premium Leather Strop with Polishing Compound Set, Doublesided Knife Stropping Paddle Block for Sharpening and Honing Knives, Woodcarving Tools Precise polishing and maximum sharpness of your knives! Leather honing strop is an accessory that allows you to polish the blade accurately after sharpening . The handcrafted belt made of vegetable tanned, cowhide juniper leather 3 mm thick has been placed on a hard and durable beechwood board. We use only 100% wood from a well-managed forest, as confirmed by the FSC certificate. The strop, together with a set of four polishing pastes and balm with beewax , forms a practical set dedicated to the final stage of the sharpening process. Paddle strop allows precise polishing of the cutting edge as well as maximum razor sharpness . The use of polishing paste enhances the polishing effect, giving the blade a mirror-like smoothness and high gloss, and prevents discoloration and rust. By polishing the blade we remove any scratches and burrs caused by sharpening. How to use Bacher premium leather polishing strop? Apply honing compound Apply the chosen paste on one or both sides of the leather. White paste is most commonly used for the rough side and green for the smooth side, but the choice depends on your individual preferences. You can also use the smooth side without paste. Polish one side of the blade Make a few movements by moving the blade as shown in the picture below, maintaining the correct angle of inclination. Change side of the blade Repeat the same steps on the other side of the blade. Tips To soften the consistency of the paste, you can place it in containers of hot water. When the paste has a temperature of 50°C it is very easy to apply. You can also use a hairdryer. For optimal polishing, a very small amount of sharpening paste is needed. Apply about 1g per side and let the leather do its work. If you feel that the strop is not working well, you can apply a little paste. This is usually needed every 30-50 uses. You can completely replace the paste on a leather strop by sanding it down to the leather itself. Usually needed every 300-500 uses. You'll find more tips in our ebook, which contains practical advice for users of leather strops for polishing knives. To download the ebook, scan the code on the leaflet included in the kit. The ebook is available in English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Polish. What Bacher premium leather strop includes? The set includes a double-sided polishing strop on a beechwood board from a well-managed forest (FSC certificate) with a handle and hanging possibility and set of four polishing pastes with different gradations and a softening lotion . The pastes are specially designed for use on leather strops. They are characterized by their softness and easy application. The lanolin and beeswax contained in the paste softens and nourishes the surface, so you can achieve an excellent polishing effect of the blade. The strop has a smooth and rough side so you can adjust it to your preferences. Polishing pastes can be applied on one or both sides of the leather. The most common application is white paste on the rough side of the leather and green paste on the smooth side. However, the choice depends on your individual preferences. It is best to try different options, in order to find out which one fits your needs. The robust handle provides comfort while working. Strop is universal and very easy to use. It can be used to polish shaving razors and all kinds of kitchen, hunting, pocket knives, chisels, and any other tool that requires a sharp edge. Specification Material: natural cowhide, beechwood (with FSC certificate) Total length: 32 cm Total width: 6 cm Total height: 2 cm Length of working area: 20 cm The width of the working area: 5.6 cm A mass of paste: 7g Mass of softening balm: 5ml Grit of pastes: Red – medium (2000) 4-5 microns, White – fine (5000) 2-2,5 microns, Green – very fine (8000) 0,9-1,1 microns, Black – ultra fine (12000) 0,4-0,6 microns Honing compounds are also available in larger capacities

Review: Best there is out there in the marketplace - This is one of the finest strops I have ever used plus comes with several sharpening pastes of different grades to suit every eventuality worth every penny this is a must for someone wanting perfection in knife sharpening I’m awarding it a well deserved 5*+ fir quality and speed of delivery
Review: Essential for sharpening - Quality and impressive although video not available

## Features

- HAND-MADE in Poland: Highest quality 3mm (1/8") thick vegetable tanned leather, in the Podhale region following the 17th-century recipe. Hardwood paddle-shaped handle made from Beechwood (Fagus sylvatica) from Carpathian mountains forests. We use only 100% wood from a well-managed forest, as confirmed by the FSC certificate. Both are handcrafted into premium strop to keep any knife or straight razor scary sharp.
- LARGE AND COMFORTABLE: Length 320mm (12.6") & width 60mm (2.36") in total. Working area length is 206mm (8.11") x width 56mm (2.17"). Double-sided with smooth and rough leather to choose from according to your preferences.
- VERSATILE AND EASY TO USE: Apply chosen compound on one or both sides of leather. Mostly customers use White compound on the rough side and Green compound on the smooth side. But you might prefer coarser or finer grit. You can also leave smooth side free of the compound for really ultra-fine touch-ups. Always strop after finishing sharpening on your finest stone by pulling blade backwards with low pressure. It is important to keep the same (or a little bit shallower) angle you sharpen at.
- WIDE RANGE OF APPLICATIONS: This premium razor strop can be used for honing/buffing straight razors, chisels, hunting knives, pocket knives, kitchen (chefs) knives and many other tools that need the sharpest edge possible.
- SPECIAL HONING COMPOUNDS: Softening balm and 4 grits of special Bacher honing compound are included. Soft and easy to apply, designed to be used especially on leather honing belts and strops. The balm softens and conditions the leather thanks to lanoline and beeswax additions. 7g (1/4 oz) each. Approximately grain: Red 2000 (medium), White 5000 (fine), Green 8000 (very-fine), Black 12000 (ultra-fine)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07XTKTJVY |
| Batteries required | No |
| Best Sellers Rank | 24,417 in Home & Kitchen ( See Top 100 in Home & Kitchen ) 32 in Manual Knife Sharpeners |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (3,547) |
| Date First Available | 11 Sept. 2019 |
| Finish types | Leather |
| Included components | 1x Stropping Leather Care Balm, 4x Stropping Compound, Leather Strop Paddle |
| Item weight | 320 Grams |
| Product Dimensions | 32 x 6 x 2.03 cm; 320 g |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Bacher
- **Colour:** Fine, Very Fine, Ultra Fine, Medium
- **Grit type:** Rough
- **Item weight:** 320 Grams
- **Manufacturer:** Bacher
- **Material:** Leather Strop, Wood
- **Number of items:** 1
- **Product dimensions:** 32L x 6W x 2H centimetres

## Images

![Premium Leather Strop with Polishing Compound Set, 2 Sided Knife Stropping Block for Sharpening and Honing Knives, Woodcarving Chisels Tools - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71OEm8ZvcGL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Are you sure about the compound grits? It looks like you have it in reverse order for normal compounds, normally rouge is the highest, black lowest**
A: Yes, we are sure. Our compounds are hand crafted in small company that makes polishing compound from almost 70 years. They are specially designed for leather, as they have ingredients (like beeswax) that conditions leather strops. Red color is coarse (but still gives finer finish than for example 8000 Japanese Whetstone), White is fine, Green very-fine, and White is ultra-fine. Almost every "true" manufacturer uses his own grit scale marked by color. There are also "false" manufacturers that just buy cheap compounds for machine polishing (high speed, high temperature rotary tools) and sell them as their own.

**Q: What's the best way to apply the compound in an even layer?**
A: A sufficient amount of honing compound to be applied is about 1g per side. There is no need to cover a thick layer of the entire leather surface. All you need to do is to give it a colour that matches the desired gradation with the paste. We recommend using the included applicator.

**Q: How do you use all 5 compounds on only two sides??**
A: It is impossible to use all the pastes at once. Four gradations of paste are included, so you can try out which one best suits your needs. Please remember not to mix pastes. A different type of paste can only be used after the previous one has been completely removed, and it is advisable to go from milder to sharper rather than the other way around. Because particles of a lower grade of abrasive may remain in the skin structure. To remove the paste, it is easiest to first scrape it off with a knife and then sand off the residue with sandpaper with a gradation of approx. 100. After cleaning the leather, apply a small amount of leather balm (approx. 1ml per side) and massage in until absorbed. This will help to soften and nourish the leather. After this treatment, a new portion of the chosen paste can be applied.

**Q: Do you sell larger quantities of the honing compound, also, which side of the small leather strips do you use for applying compound to the strop?**
A: you can find most of the polishing compounds on amazon,  use the smoth side to apply to the strop or buy a bar of polishing compound there to that expensive .😊😊😊

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best there is out there in the marketplace
*by O***D on 22 January 2026*

This is one of the finest strops I have ever used plus comes with several sharpening pastes of different grades to suit every eventuality worth every penny this is a must for someone wanting perfection in knife sharpening I’m awarding it a well deserved 5*+ fir quality and speed of delivery

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Essential for sharpening
*by M***E on 3 December 2025*

Quality and impressive although video not available

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality product
*by M***N on 20 October 2025*

I have not used yet but the quality looks good and it is a good size. It would be useful if the supplied compounds were given a numerical value as to the grade rather than medium or fine etc. otherwise I am satisfied

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*Last updated: 2026-02-06*