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Strops and Hones

Proper maintenance is essential for preserving the sharpness and longevity of a razor. Regular stropping after each shave realigns and polishes the blade’s edge, minimizing the frequency of honing. Honing, while necessary over time, requires precision and care, as improper technique can damage the delicate razor edge. Many enthusiasts prefer water stone honing for its superior sharpening capabilities; these stones use water as a lubricant and are available in various grits to suit different sharpening needs.

Stropping is a critical part of razor care, involving the controlled dragging of the blade along a strop to refine the edge. To enhance the stropping process, strop paste can be applied. This paste adds a fine abrasive layer, effectively removing microscopic burrs and imperfections while polishing the blade for a smoother, more consistent edge. Beginners are advised to start stropping on the softer, less abrasive side of the strop to develop technique and avoid accidental damage.

Incorporating these practices into your routine ensures your razor remains sharp, efficient, and ready to deliver the perfect shave.

  • Boker - Extra Wide Hanging Strop with Ring, Cowhide Leather 57cm - New England Shaving Company
    Boker - Extra Wide Hanging Strop with Ring, Cowhide Leather 57cm - New England Shaving Company
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    Boker - 3 Inch Extra Wide Leather Hanging Strop

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    Boker extra wide razor strop (3.14 inch) is made from premium real leather with nickel-plated steel loops for hanging and holding. The red backside...

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  • Boker - Hanging Strop, Cowhide Leather 46 cm - New England Shaving Company
    Boker - Hanging Strop, Cowhide Leather 46 cm - New England Shaving Company
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    Boker - Hanging Strop

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    Boker strop for Straight Razors, made from the finest cowhide and nickel-plated steel rings to hang it. The back is made of linen and collects dirt...

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  • Boker - Hanging Strop with Handle, Cowhide Leather 63 cm - New England Shaving Company
    Boker - Hanging Strop with Handle, Cowhide Leather 63 cm - New England Shaving Company
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    Boker - Hanging Strop with Handle

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    High-quality hanging strop made from genuine Russia leather with nickel-plated steel loop for hanging. The leather handle ensures a pleasant grip. ...

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    Boker - Premium Honing Oil

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    Indispensable for sharpening on an Arkansas oil stone since the stones can neither be used with water nor dry. Absolutely non-toxic and approved by...

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    Boker - Pure Camellia Oil for Straight Razor

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    The high quality, pure Boker Camellia Oil is made according to a traditional Chinese recipe and has many uses. The thin oil is extracted from the s...

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    Boker - Spanner Strop

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    The Boker Spanner Strop is a premium double sided strop designed for both pre-shave and final honing of straight razors. With two distinct leather ...

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  • Boker - Water Stone 2000/5000 - New England Shaving Company
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    Boker - Water Stone 2000/5000

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    The paired grain sizes of the premium Asian combination water stone are each designed for rough and finish sharpening and ensure the best possible ...

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    Boker - Water Stone 3000/8000

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    The paired grain sizes of the premium Asian combination water stone are each designed for rough and finish sharpening and ensure the best possible ...

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  • Boker - Yellow Strop Paste - New England Shaving Company
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    Boker - Yellow Strop Paste

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    The Boker Yellow Strop Paste is used to maintain the condition of the leather on your strop. It is great for natural leather and it goes a long wa...

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  • DOVO - 515 Leather Balm - New England Shaving Company
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    DOVO - 515 Leather Balm

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    Leather balm for all leather strops, keeps the leather smooth. With the DOVO 515 leather balm, you rejuvenate your leather strop. First, you apply ...

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  • Belgian Coticule natural whetstone with high garnet content for fast, fine sharpening of razors and tools
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    Dovo - Ardennes Coticule Handmade Whetstone Set

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    The Belgian Coticule Whetstone is a natural sharpening stone quarried in the Ardennes region of Belgium since the 17th century. Formed over 480 mil...

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    Dovo - Razor Strop

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    The DOVO 152 razor strop is used to sharpen the edge of your razor before each shave. Before shaving with a classic straight razor, you should stro...

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  • DOVO XL razor strop made of vegetable tanned leather with hangable design for straight razor maintenance
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    Dovo - Razor Strop XL

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    The DOVO XL Razor Strop is a premium leather strop designed to align and refresh the edge of your straight razor before each shave. Made from high ...

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    Dovo - Straight Razor Oil

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    The Dovo Special Straight Razor Oil ensures that your favorite razor does not get rust or corrosion. The odorless oil prevents rust stains, especia...

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  • Herold - Four Sided Leather Razor Strop 63RI - New England Shaving Company
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    Herold - Four Sided Leather Razor Strop 63RI

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    The Herold Solingen HS63RI Four-Sided Paddle Strop is a professional-grade stropping tool designed for serious straight razor users. It features fo...

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  • Herold Green Strop Paste 5ml for coarse razor sharpening and edge touch-ups made in Solingen Germany
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    Herold - Green Strop Paste

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    Herold Green Strop Paste is a coarse sharpening paste designed for use with leather strops and bench hones. Ideal for restoring sharpness after hon...

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  • Herold - Leather Razor Strop 152RI - New England Shaving Company
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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 152RI

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    The Herold Solingen 152RI Razor Strop is a traditional leather strop designed to keep your straight razor sharp and shave-ready. It features a nick...

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  • Herold HS155RI extra-wide leather razor strop with nickel swivel handle made in Germany
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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 155RI

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    The Herold Solingen HS155RI Razor Strop is a wide-format strop ideal for maintaining straight razors with efficiency and comfort. Crafted with prem...

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    Herold 3-inch razor strop with oil and natural leather sides and nickel swivel handle made in Germany
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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 181J

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    The Herold Razor Strop – Oil and Natural Leather is a high-quality dual-surface strop designed for regular straight razor maintenance. One side is ...

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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 181RI

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    The Herold Solingen 181RI razor strop is a classic tool for stropping your straight razor. Dimensions are 22.5" and usable length is 15.25" with a ...

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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 185RI

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    The Herold Solingen 185RI razor strop is a classic tool for stropping your straight razor. Dimensions: 18" x 1.75". Brown handle. Usable length ap...

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  • Herold - Leather Razor Strop 195J - New England Shaving Company
    Herold leather razor strop with oil and natural leather sides, padded handle, and nickel swivel made in Germany
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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 195J

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    The Herold Oil and Natural Leather Razor Strop is a premium dual-surface strop crafted to deliver a smooth, effective edge maintenance routine. One...

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  • Herold - Leather Razor Strop 57J - New England Shaving Company
    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 57J - New England Shaving Company
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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 57J

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    The Herold Solingen 57J razor strop is a classic tool for stropping your straight razor. 12.38 inch overall. 7.75 inch x 1.5 inch leather razor str...

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  • Herold - Leather Razor Strop 81RI - New England Shaving Company
    Herold HS81RI leather paddle razor strop with dual sides and slotted wood base made in Germany
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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 81RI

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    The Herold Solingen HS81RI Leather Razor Strop is a compact, double-sided paddle strop mounted on a flexible wooden block. Designed to maintain the...

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  • Herold - Leather Razor Strop 84J - New England Shaving Company
    Herold HS84J dual-sided paddle razor strop with leather and slotted wood base made in Germany
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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 84J

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    The Herold Solingen HS84J Paddle Razor Strop is a precision tool for maintaining a straight razor’s edge. It features a double-sided leather stropp...

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  • Herold HD602 red tube strop paste 5ml for razor pre-sharpening and leather strop care made in Solingen Germany
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    Herold - Red Strop Paste

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    The Herold HD602 Red Razor Strop Paste is a medium grit pre-sharpening paste formulated for use with leather strops. Applied in a thin layer, it pr...

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  • Herold - Strop Paste Duo: Red and Black - New England Shaving Company
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    Herold - Strop Paste Duo: Red and Black

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    The Herold Strop Paste Duo includes one Red and one Black strop paste block for use with leather strops and bench hones. Ideal for post-honing or p...

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    Herold - Yellow Strop Paste

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    Herold Yellow Strop Paste is an essential treatment used to maintain and restore the suppleness of your leather strop. Ideal for natural leather, t...

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    Parker - Handmade 3" x 27" Latigo Leather Straight Razor Strop

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    Parker American made leather strop is an ideal complement for your straight razor. It is made with high quality grade Latigo leather which has been...

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    Thiers Issard - Extra-Large Paddle Strop

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    Thiers Issard - Leather Strop Belt

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    Full grain Forez calf leather for sharpening and daily maintenance of straight razors. Use on dry leather (it is not necessary to add paste or othe...

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