Saya and Strop in One!

A magnetic knife sheath made of maple, also fitted with vegetable-tanned leather from the Swedish Tärnsjö tannery. The internal magnets inside the saya hold the knife securely in place—perfect for storing in a knife bag or cutlery drawer. The strop acts as an extra polishing stone that you can quickly and easily use to remove the final burr for a razor-sharp result.

Dimensions: 262 x 69 x 17 mm
Internal dimensions: 260 x 58 mm

A generously sized leather strop that gives your knives that final razor-sharp finish. The strop is made from the highest quality leather (vegetable-tanned from Tärnsjö), and we highly recommend it as a complement to basic sharpening.

1. Place the strop in front of you on a non-slip surface.

2. Place the knife at the beginning of the strop and draw the blade forward. Note: You should draw the blade away from the edge, opposite of a cutting motion! Then flip the blade and repeat the motion. Do this a handful of times until the edge feels really sharp.

Keep in mind to use the same angle the knife’s primary edge is sharpened at. If you're unsure, a general rule is that Japanese knives have an angle of about 15 degrees. Also, try to make your strokes as even as possible.

If you really want to dive deep into stropping, you can saturate the strop with oil, apply an abrasive spray, or use a polishing compound (e.g., Autosol or Tormek paste). However, we recommend using the leather untreated, as otherwise it can become sticky or stiff when it dries. Furthermore, an overly polished edge can lose its bite and may start to feel slippery when cutting a tomato. An untreated leather strop can become your best friend for years to come and is always ready to go at a moment’s notice.