Knives Plus Strop Block, White Compound, Leather Sharpening Strop 8" Long

This Aluminum Oxide infused block would be the first step in getting your duller blades back to a good edge. Even the most exotic blade steels dull or can have their edge get misaligned somewhat with use, but stropping will minimize the number of times you'll have to actually sharpen with equipment that removes more blade material than is actually necessary. I previously used my EPA sharpener, an old style leather barber's strop and two strop blocks both loaded with different compounds to bring the edges of my knives back. This Aluminum Oxide block is the perfect go between of first sharpening on the EPA then the green & white compound strop blocks I use. Stropping removes less material thus extending blade life and leaves a nice polished finish. Recommend you get one of these.