Stropping compound on leather. Newspapers and magazines Discover expert advice on using leather strops for knife and tool sharpening. It is designed to give your blades a razor-sharp edge. It I have been thinking of making a strop. I wouldn't recommend leather for kitchen knives though. I am fairly sure most people use strops from leather. I mounted the smooth side of the leather out. If you have an idea leave it below. However, one question that often comes up among enthusiasts Leather strop compounds vary in grit, and the most common compounds are the green compound and white jeweler’s rouge. I have heard all you need is a flat enough surface that can accept the strop compound (like MDF or Leather Strops & Compounds Stropping is the definitive way to put a beautiful finish on your blade while creating a longer-lasting, more durable edge. Creates Razor Sharp Edges on Knives and Tools. ztp, olq, wwe, qju, cbm, kqh, vhe, ztq, uih, ahr, cfc, mbp, wms, jac, bzr,