Uploaded May 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Want to learn how to strop a knife for a razor-sharp, polished edge? In this step-by-step guide, we show you exactly how to use the Work Sharp Leather Strop & Emulsion Kit to maintain and refine your knives.

Steve walks through how to apply the 7 micron and 1.5 micron diamond emulsions, how to set up the strop, and the right stropping technique to get consistent, professional results—whether you're finishing a fresh edge or just doing touch-up maintenance.

In this video, you'll learn:
How to strop a knife correctly
How to use a leather strop and diamond emulsion
Tips for angle control and pressure
Why stropping improves edge retention and polish
How to maintain your knives between sharpenings