Strop

usgb/strɑːp/
noun

A strip of leather for sharpening razors.

He sharpened the razor on a strop before shaving.
Visual representation of "strop" - A strip of leather for sharpening razors

Often appears as...

  • leather strop
  • sharpen on a strop
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Sharp Tools

The term implies the preparation of cutting instruments for precise use, often in traditional contexts.

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Barbers still use a strop for their straight-edge razors.
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Leather Surface

A strop is traditionally a smooth leather surface, crucial for the terminology.

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Ensure the leather strop is clean before you begin sharpening.
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