The Roo 3x8 4-piece strop set is a complete stropping system built around kangaroo leather in the compact 3x8 format. Kangaroo leather is widely regarded as the finest stropping substrate for final edge refinement - its fiber density is significantly higher than bovine leather, which produces a tighter, more consistent surface that holds fine compounds evenly and polishes edges to a higher level of refinement. The set pairs roo leather with a balsa strop for compound loading, a Richmond steel strop base for stable, magnetic stropping, and a diamond paste to load the substrates. Everything needed to go from stone to finished edge in one package.
The Richmond steel strop base is the foundation - a powder-coated steel plate with rubber feet that keeps the system flat and stable under stropping pressure. Magnetic-backed strops attach and detach cleanly, so you can swap between the roo and balsa surfaces without tools. The 3x8 format is the more compact of the two base sizes CKTG carries and suits most kitchen knife lengths well. For the longest knives (270mm+ gyutos and sujihikis) the 3x11 format gives more working length, as one reviewer noted after purchasing this set.
What Customers Are Saying: Five reviewers. Jim notes the base is heavy with rubber feet that hold firmly in place. He found the CKTG instructional video genuinely helpful while learning the technique and calls it a well-made product he expects to use for a long time. He mentions wishing he had purchased the 11-inch version for his longest knives - a useful consideration if you regularly sharpen 240mm and above.
Care Instructions: Apply compound sparingly to the strop surfaces and spread in a thin layer. Strop with edge-trailing strokes only. Remove strops by lifting from the magnet side. Store the strops flat under light pressure when not in use.
The Richmond steel strop base is the foundation - a powder-coated steel plate with rubber feet that keeps the system flat and stable under stropping pressure. Magnetic-backed strops attach and detach cleanly, so you can swap between the roo and balsa surfaces without tools. The 3x8 format is the more compact of the two base sizes CKTG carries and suits most kitchen knife lengths well. For the longest knives (270mm+ gyutos and sujihikis) the 3x11 format gives more working length, as one reviewer noted after purchasing this set.
What Customers Are Saying: Five reviewers. Jim notes the base is heavy with rubber feet that hold firmly in place. He found the CKTG instructional video genuinely helpful while learning the technique and calls it a well-made product he expects to use for a long time. He mentions wishing he had purchased the 11-inch version for his longest knives - a useful consideration if you regularly sharpen 240mm and above.
Care Instructions: Apply compound sparingly to the strop surfaces and spread in a thin layer. Strop with edge-trailing strokes only. Remove strops by lifting from the magnet side. Store the strops flat under light pressure when not in use.
- Contents: Richmond Strop Base 3 x 8 in, Roo Strop 3 x 8 in, Balsa Strop 3 x 8 in, Diamond Paste
- Base Material: Powder-Coated Steel
- Base Backing: 4 Rubber Feet
- Strop Backing: Magnetic
- Format: Magnetic-Backed Strops on Steel Base
Reviews
5 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Good product!Posted By: Jim - verified customer
32 people found this review helpful
Strop base is nice and heavy and the rubber feet really hold it firmly in place. I'm still learning to use the strop, but the video on the the Chefknivestogo web site is very helpful. I'm almost wishing I purchased the 11" kit rather than the 8", but I think that will only make a difference for the longest knives. Overall, this is a well made product and I'm looking forward to using it for a long time.
32 people found this review helpful
Strop base is nice and heavy and the rubber feet really hold it firmly in place. I'm still learning to use the strop, but the video on the the Chefknivestogo web site is very helpful. I'm almost wishing I purchased the 11" kit rather than the 8", but I think that will only make a difference for the longest knives. Overall, this is a well made product and I'm looking forward to using it for a long time.
Great ProductPosted By: Tim Haire - verified customer
38 people found this review helpful
Great product. Everything you need is included to take an already sharp edge to the next level and help keep it there. I use this regularly between whetstone sharpening stone maintain a super sharp edge. I will definitely buy the replacement pieces when the time comes. Just be careful after you're done and watch your fingers!
38 people found this review helpful
Great product. Everything you need is included to take an already sharp edge to the next level and help keep it there. I use this regularly between whetstone sharpening stone maintain a super sharp edge. I will definitely buy the replacement pieces when the time comes. Just be careful after you're done and watch your fingers!
Great. Strop first time using stropPosted By: Qi ran Wang - verified customer
34 people found this review helpful
It is my first time using letter strop finish sharpening my knife. I am still learning sharpening knives but through this set i can already get a super nice edge, absolutely razer sharp. You do need to be carefully with the strops because they are delicate, gently use it.( also don't use too much paste)
34 people found this review helpful
It is my first time using letter strop finish sharpening my knife. I am still learning sharpening knives but through this set i can already get a super nice edge, absolutely razer sharp. You do need to be carefully with the strops because they are delicate, gently use it.( also don't use too much paste)
