1×6 Jende Rough Leather Strops

The Jende Rough Leather Strops are exceptional tools for maintaining and refining knife edges. They are made from premium vegetable-tanned leather, with the suede side facing up for a more aggressive stropping experience. The textured, three-dimensional surface of the rough leather increases contact with the blade, making it more effective at cutting through burrs and refining edges compared to smooth leather.

These strops are compatible with the Jende JIGS, Hapstone, Edge Pro, and TSProf sharpening systems, as well as the Wicked Edge Uni Stone Holder Paddles, making them a versatile addition to nearly any sharpening setup. They can be used in their natural state for clean stropping, or loaded with Jende Compounds, Emulsions, or Sprays for a more aggressive edge-maintenance routine.

Mounted on a 5mm thick acrylic base and fitted to a standard 1″x6″ blank, the Jende Rough Leather Strops offer stability and precise angle control during use.

Why should I use the Smooth or Rough side of the Strop?
The smooth side of a leather strop is the default side, and is traditionally used for final stropping and maintenance stropping. The rough side is rougher, as the name implies. This more textured side has a more three-dimensional surface contact with the blade, making it more aggressive than smooth leather in that respect. When the rough strop is loaded with abrasive emulsions or compound, it becomes even more aggressive than its smooth counterpart. Simply answered, if you want a more aggressive leather strop, the rough side is better; if you want a less aggressive leather strop, the smooth side is better.