Knife Care

Experience the pinnacle of blade sharpening with Monocrystalline Diamond Suspension Stropping Compound. Crafted in the UK with top-tier materials, this compound sets a new standard in blade refinement. Its concentrated formula ensures rapid cutting and polishing, surpassing your previous experiences. Stroppy's cutting-edge blend swiftly and effectively polishes blades to a razor-sharp finish, offering unparalleled performance and longevity.

Available in six distinct grits, each color-coded for easy identification, our compound simplifies the sharpening process. What sets them apart is their innovative suspension, meticulously engineered to evenly disperse diamonds throughout the compound. No more concerns about diamonds settling at the bottom of the bottle; their suspension guarantees consistent results with every application.

While some may prefer the ritual of shaking the bottle before use, rest assured, their compound's design ensures a smooth and uniform coating, delivering flawless edges consistently. Whether you're a professional chef, woodworker, bushcraft aficionado, or everyday carry enthusiast, our Monocrystalline Diamond Suspension Stropping Compound is an indispensable addition to your toolkit. Elevate your sharpening game—choose excellence, choose our diamond compound today.

Experience the pinnacle of blade sharpening with Monocrystalline Diamond Suspension Stropping Compound. Crafted in the UK with top-tier materials, this compound sets a new standard in blade refinement. Its concentrated formula ensures rapid cutting and polishing, surpassing your previous experiences. Stroppy's cutting-edge blend swiftly and effectively polishes blades to a razor-sharp finish, offering unparalleled performance and longevity.

Available in six distinct grits, each color-coded for easy identification, our compound simplifies the sharpening process. What sets them apart is their innovative suspension, meticulously engineered to evenly disperse diamonds throughout the compound. No more concerns about diamonds settling at the bottom of the bottle; their suspension guarantees consistent results with every application.

While some may prefer the ritual of shaking the bottle before use, rest assured, their compound's design ensures a smooth and uniform coating, delivering flawless edges consistently. Whether you're a professional chef, woodworker, bushcraft aficionado, or everyday carry enthusiast, our Monocrystalline Diamond Suspension Stropping Compound is an indispensable addition to your toolkit. Elevate your sharpening game—choose excellence, choose our diamond compound today.

Keep your sharpening plates safe, secure, and ready to go with our custom stone holder container. Designed to hold up to six 1" x 6" sharpening stones or plates, this compact case is the perfect solution for storing your gear at home or taking it with you on the move.

Features:
• Secure Capacity: Holds up to six 1" x 6" sharpening stones or diamond plates.
• Protective Design: Keeps your plates organized and protected from damage or wear during storage or travel.
• Durable Construction: Built to last with USA sourced PETG plastic, tough enough for everyday use.
• Compact & Efficient: Slim, space-saving form that fits easily into a gear bag, toolbox, or drawer.
• Made in USA

Whether you're a serious sharpener or just getting started, this holder makes it easy to manage your setup and protect your investment. *Stones not included*

The Hybrid Bond Diamond Sharpening Stone is built for those who demand precision, consistency, and long-term performance. Featuring true diamond abrasive set in an advanced hybrid bond, this stone delivers fast, controlled cutting with a refined scratch pattern across a wide range of steels. Finished with our exclusive NKC Burnt Steel color backing, these stones feature a rugged, heat-worn tone that reflects the durability and performance they’re built to deliver.

The hybrid bond is a carefully engineered blend of resins and metallic components, designed to strike the perfect balance between cutting performance and durability. It behaves closer to a softer bond for improved polishing and feedback, while maintaining higher wear resistance than traditional resin-bond stones. The result is a stone that cuts efficiently, finishes clean, and holds up over time.

Diamond abrasives provide aggressive material removal and deep cutting ability, making this stone highly effective for everything from reprofiling to refining edges. Whether you're working on everyday users or high-HRC powder steels, this stone delivers consistent, reliable performance.

Key Features and Benefits:

True Diamond Abrasive:
• Uses diamond abrasive for aggressive, consistent cutting
• Excellent for a wide range of steels, including high-alloy and high-HRC blades
• Delivers deep, efficient material removal

Hybrid Bond Construction:
• Advanced hybrid bond blends polishing ability with increased durability
• Provides smoother scratch patterns compared to harder metal bonds
• Offers improved wear resistance over traditional resin-bond stones

Balanced Cutting & Finishing:
• Cuts fast while maintaining a controlled, refined edge finish
• Produces consistent scratch patterns for predictable progression
• Ideal for both shaping and edge refinement stages

Durability and Longevity:
• Higher wear resistance than soft resin-bond stones
• Maintains performance over extended use with minimal maintenance
• Designed for long-term reliability in professional and enthusiast setups

Versatile Use:
• Effective across carbon steels, stainless steels, and powder steels
• Can be used dry or with light lubrication (oil or emulsion)

Easy Maintenance:
• Simple cleaning with oil, water, or a damp wipe
• Can be conditioned if needed to restore optimal cutting performance
• Size: 1" x 6" x 9/32"

Machined for stability and consistency, the Aluminum & Leather Strop is built for users who want absolute control during final edge refinement. The handle is CNC-machined from 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum, giving it a substantial, premium feel in hand and exceptional flatness across the stropping surface. The added weight helps the strop stay planted, allowing for steady, repeatable passes without flex or chatter.

The stropping surface uses vegetable-tanned cowhide leather, bonded with industrial-grade adhesive for long-term durability. It’s sized for real sharpening workflows, and is optimized for diamond emulsion compounds, like Stroppy Stuff. When the leather eventually wears, it can be cleanly peeled off and replaced, extending the life of the strop indefinitely.

Thoughtful handle geometry keeps your fingers safely away from the blade edge while stropping, making this a reliable choice for both experienced sharpeners and those refining their technique. Built to last, built to perform, and built to stay flat.

Check out Jerad's video, How to Strop Like a Pro here

Cleaning & Maintenance

If you plan to switch compounds or if the strop becomes contaminated, cleaning is recommended to maintain consistent performance.

Start by wiping the leather surface with a paper towel to remove excess compound. For deeper cleaning, a white vinyl eraser can be used to lift most remaining compound and is safe for the leather.

If additional cleaning is needed, 70% isopropyl alcohol may be used sparingly. Lightly spray the alcohol onto a towel and gently wipe the leather surface.

Do not soak the strop. Allow the leather to fully air dry before applying a new compound.
Do not soak the strop in water.
Do not use harsh solvents such as acetone, brake cleaner, or lacquer thinner, as these will damage the leather and adhesive.

Proper care will extend the life of the leather and ensure reliable stropping results over time.

Size:
Length: 7.8"
Width: 1.9"
Weight: 18.2 oz

These washable and re-usable swabs feature ultra-fine microfiber bristles that grab dirt and dust like magical magnets, removing them far more effectively than cotton swabs.

These plastic swabs feature extremely precise 1.0 mm tips allowing them to reach into the finest recesses of your knife with ease.

For the knife caretakers among us, this swab set is the ultimate tool for obtaining a totally clean knife without disassembly.