The Goodfellas Smile Hanging Strop With Handle Leather 65cm

The Leather Hanging Strop with handle (total length 65 cm) is a premium, practical tool for anyone who uses straight razors, carving tools, or other bladed instruments. Built to professional standards, it delivers quick edge refinement and regular maintenance that preserves blade performance between hone sessions.

Key Specifications

• Total length: 65 cm
• Width: 6.5 cm
• Total thickness: 3 mm
• Usable strop space: 45 cm
• Hardware: supplied with swivel hook and an additional ring with Teflon interior to minimise wear on the fixing point
• Materials: front — vegetable-tanned full-grain cowhide; back — durable linen
• Handle & hook stop: brown calf leather for a comfortable grip and classic look

What It Does — Beyond Stropping

Many beginners think a strop only makes a razor “sharper.” In reality a quality Leather Hanging Strop performs several subtle but essential jobs that keep blades performing at their best:

• Aligns the edge: realigns microscopic burrs and folds created by honing so the cutting edge meets hair cleanly.
• Polishes the bevel: burnishes and smooths the bevel for a cleaner cut without removing metal like a hone does.
• Prolongs hone life: by removing small irregularities between hones, it reduces the need for frequent sharpening.
• Removes micro-burrs: takes off tiny burrs after stropping on paste or after light use, preventing tugging.
• Prepares non-razor tools: useful for fine woodworking or kitchen blades to maintain a finely tuned edge.
• Conditioning surface: leather helps keep the blade from oxidising and can pick up residual paste for a polished finish.
• Safe quick touch-ups: ideal for daily or pre-shave touch-ups, delivering a smooth shave without the weight of a full hone session.

Practical Tips for Beginners

• Stropping direction: always strop spine-first away from the cutting edge and bring the spine back to you—do not pull the cutting edge back over the leather.
• Light pressure: use only light, even pressure — the leather polishes; heavy pressure removes metal and shortens edge life.
• Number of passes: 20–40 slow passes per side is usually plenty for a daily touch-up; fewer for a fresh edge.
• Use of compound: stropping paste can speed polishing but start with bare leather until you master technique.
• Keep it dry & clean: wipe the strop after use, avoid soaking it—linen backing improves stability and airflow.
• Mounting: hang from the swivel hook so the strop hangs flat and straight; the Teflon-lined ring reduces wear on the fixing hardware.
• Maintenance: occasionally condition the leather with a small amount of leather balm to keep it supple; renovate with fine sandpaper only when smoothing is needed.

Who Should Choose This Strop

This Leather Hanging Strop is ideal for wet shavers who value precision and simplicity: straight-razor users, barbers, and hobbyists who want a robust, traditional strop with a comfortable handle and professional hardware. Its vegetable-tanned full-grain face and sturdy linen back offer durability for daily use, while the calf-leather handle adds comfort and style.

Finish & Compatibility

Works excellently with straight razors after honing, as well as with fine chisels and small knives that require a mirror-like polish. The 45 cm usable length is long enough for most razors while remaining compact for easy storage.

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