Denim loaded with diamond spray is one of the most effective stropping substrates available - fast cutting, consistent, and capable of producing a mirror-polished edge with minimal effort. The tight weave of denim holds diamond spray evenly across the surface, and the slightly aggressive texture removes the fine burr left after sharpening more efficiently than smooth leather alone. This CKTG denim strop measures 3 inches x 8 inches and features a magnetic backing that attaches directly to our strop base or strop plate for a stable, flat stropping surface.
Use with CKTG diamond spray or CBN spray for best results. Edge-trailing strokes only - never push the edge into the strop or you will cut into the fabric. Load the strop with a few sprays, allow it to absorb slightly, then strop at your sharpening angle using light, consistent pressure. Pairs well with the bovine leather strop for a two-stage finishing sequence - denim to remove the burr, leather to refine the final edge. Works on kitchen knives, pocket knives, razors, and other sharpened tools.
Care Instructions: Reload with diamond or CBN spray as needed. The denim will darken over time from compound buildup - this is normal and does not affect performance. Replace when the fabric surface becomes worn or contaminated.
Use with CKTG diamond spray or CBN spray for best results. Edge-trailing strokes only - never push the edge into the strop or you will cut into the fabric. Load the strop with a few sprays, allow it to absorb slightly, then strop at your sharpening angle using light, consistent pressure. Pairs well with the bovine leather strop for a two-stage finishing sequence - denim to remove the burr, leather to refine the final edge. Works on kitchen knives, pocket knives, razors, and other sharpened tools.
Care Instructions: Reload with diamond or CBN spray as needed. The denim will darken over time from compound buildup - this is normal and does not affect performance. Replace when the fabric surface becomes worn or contaminated.
- Brand: CKTG
- Material: Denim
- Dimensions: 3 inches x 8 inches
- Backing: Magnetic
- Compatible: CKTG Strop Base and Strop Plate
- Use With: Diamond spray or CBN spray
- Technique: Edge-trailing strokes only
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Simple and effectivePosted By: Spencer Bralley
25 people found this review helpful
After trying most of the common types of strops (bovine leather, balsa wood, newspaper, denim) I have settled on these as my favorites. They're inexpensive and very effective, especially when loaded with diamond spray. You can get a mirror polish in a very short amount of time with a loaded denim strop. They do a great job of removing any small remaining burr without introducing a new one. The convenience of magnetic backing is very nice when you have multiple strops loaded with different compounds.
My only complaint is that I wish the "grain" of the denim wasn't so close to a 45 degree angle, which is the angle I naturally want to strop at. If the blade angle matches the denim grain angle it can cause the stropping to feel bumpy as the blade drops into each ridge. If the grain of the denim ran along the length of the strop instead, this would never happen.
25 people found this review helpful
After trying most of the common types of strops (bovine leather, balsa wood, newspaper, denim) I have settled on these as my favorites. They're inexpensive and very effective, especially when loaded with diamond spray. You can get a mirror polish in a very short amount of time with a loaded denim strop. They do a great job of removing any small remaining burr without introducing a new one. The convenience of magnetic backing is very nice when you have multiple strops loaded with different compounds.
My only complaint is that I wish the "grain" of the denim wasn't so close to a 45 degree angle, which is the angle I naturally want to strop at. If the blade angle matches the denim grain angle it can cause the stropping to feel bumpy as the blade drops into each ridge. If the grain of the denim ran along the length of the strop instead, this would never happen.
