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This is the strop on the 1500 grit sandpaper side of the strop stick. The angle is maintained while the smith slides the edge back and forth several times to break the burr. The smith travels the length of the stick and the length of the blade’s edge in a continuous motion.

Stropping: What It Is And How It’s Accomplished

What is the purpose of stropping? Is it the same as sharpening a knife? We’ll answer those questions and more on this finishing process.
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