Sharpening on a leather strop is a traditional and effective way to maintain the edge of a knife or razor. A leather strop is a piece of leather that is stretched over a flat surface, and it is usually treated with a honing compound. The honing compound is a fine abrasive that helps to polish the edge of the blade and remove any burrs or imperfections.
Stropping a knife or razor is a relatively simple process, but it does require some practice to get it right. First, you need to make sure that the strop is properly tensioned. The strop should be tight enough so that it does not sag, but not so tight that it is difficult to move the blade across it. Once the strop is tensioned, you need to apply a small amount of honing compound to the surface. The honing compound should be applied evenly, and it should be worked into the leather with your fingers.
