How to Make a Strop

A strop lets you to sharpen your bladed tools, much sharper than with other methods. This strop is made from simple materials and is easy to build. All you need is a piece of plywood, leather and some thin double sided tape. The leather doesn’t need to be new you can just cut a piece from an old jacket or handbag.

He has a great tip for using the underside of the strop as a flat-side polishing surface.