{"product_id":"aaeyy-010","title":"HI-CONDITION Leather Strop (Rubberwood base)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/3lb2h81k69U\" height=\"315\" width=\"480\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe are very proud to carry these top-notch, handmade leather strops by Yuji Osada of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.toshoknifearts.com\/collections\/hi-condition\"\u003eHI-CONDITION\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eheadquartered in Asakusabashi.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis full-grain cowhide leather is combination tanned and is sourced locally in Japan. Combination tanning involves techniques of old traditional vegetable tanning and modern chrome tanning, and will cause the leather to patina beautifully over time. It has been cemented on to a Rubberwood base with rubber feet, thus giving the strop a bit of height and stability when in use.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eThe cowhide leather features a slightly brushed and incredibly smooth finish that\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e offers refined honing to your sharp edges thanks to its tight grain structure.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe corners of the leather is trimmed by hand using an edge beveler, offering a crisp aesthetic and showcasing Osada-san's attention to detail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eA leather strop is our favourite way to hone the edge of a knife. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen used properly, a leather strop is an invaluable tool for day-to-day maintenance that does not damage a blade and hones the edge more accurately than steel honing rods. It works on any type of edges (razors, single bevels, double bevels, Western knives, Japanese knives, etc) so it delivers incredible value.\u003c\/div\u003eOne caveat, if the knife is too dull or very thick, a bare leather strop is not very effective; in such case, sharpen it on stones instead. We recommend this tool for any knife user looking for a hassle-free, budget-friendly, and accurate way to maintain an edge without going full dive into sharpening stones.\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBrand: HI-CONDITION\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCraftsman: Yuji Osada 長田 勇次\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProduct Type: Leather Strop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eProducing Area: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eTokyo\/ Japan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSize: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e253 x 76 x 28mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e399g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hitohira","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50527233933505,"sku":"AAEYY-010","price":70.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0873\/5660\/4609\/files\/Product_Photos_Oct_29-17.jpg?v=1787663067","url":"https:\/\/toshoknifearts.shop\/products\/aaeyy-010","provider":"toshoknifearts.shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}