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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

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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 ideal for stropping straight razors on both sides. Pre and final stropping can be performed on two different surfaces wi...

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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

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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 - 152 Hanging Strop, Cowhide Leather - New England Shaving Company
    Dovo - 152 Hanging Strop, Cowhide Leather - New England Shaving Company
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    Dovo - 152 Hanging Strop, Cowhide Leather

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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 - 515 Leather Balm

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    With the DOVO 515 leather balm, you rejuvenate your leather strop. First, you apply the balm to the leather, and then rub it in with a cotton cloth...

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    Dovo - Hanging Strop, Russian Leather, Without Handle, XL

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    DOVO's Hanging Strop extra large is crafted out of fine Russian leather and is of very high quality and will last a lifetime. A strop is a necessit...

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    Dovo - Razor Strop 186

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    The DOVO 186 adjustable tensioning razor strop is a classic tool for stropping your straight razor. First, tighten the mechanics and then, as usual...

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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

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    The Herold Solingen 63RI razor strop is a classic tool for stropping your straight razor. 13 inch overall. Red wood handle. Four sided: Natural lea...

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    Herold - Green Strop Paste

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    The Herold Green Strop Paste is a sharpening paste used with strops and bench hones after honing or just periodic touch-up. It provides coarse grin...

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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 152RI

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    The Herold Solingen 152RI razor strop is a classic tool for stropping your straight razor. Overall length approximately 19.25 inch. Usable length a...

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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 155RI

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    The Herold Solingen 155RI razor strop is a classic tool for stropping your straight razor. Dimensions are 22.5" x 2.38". The traditional strop can ...

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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 181J

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

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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 195J

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    The Herold Solingen 155RI razor strop is a classic tool for stropping your straight razor. Dimensions are 26.25" x 3.13" and usable length is appro...

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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

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    The Herold Solingen 81R 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 84J - New England Shaving Company
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    Herold - Leather Razor Strop 84J

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    The Herold Solingen 84J razor strop is a classic tool for stropping your straight razor. 12.38 inch overall. Usable surface approximately 7.75 inch...

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    Herold - Red Strop Paste

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    The Herold Red Strop Paste is a sharpening paste used with strops and bench hones after honing or just periodic touch-up. It provides medium grind ...

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    Herold - Strop Paste Duo: Red and Black

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    The Herold Strop Paste Duo includes a Red and a Black Strop Paste to be used with strops and bench hones after honing or just periodic touch-up. Re...

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    Herold - Yellow Strop Paste

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    The Herold 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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