100% Australian made, The Sydney Strop Co. double-sided kangaroo leather paddle strop is a must-have accessory for maintaining sharp knives and cutting tools. The paddle itself is artisan made from Australian Spotted Gum hardwood, which is an exotic yet sustainable Australian hardwood that rates around twice as hard as oak, and serves as a rock solid base to make the sharpening process easier and helps to quickly bring edges back to an ultra-sharp finish with very little effort.
Designed with two functional sides, both surfaces are made from carefully selected premium Australian kangaroo leather to ensure outstanding results. One smooth surface is ideal for final edge refinement and can be used either with a high-grit compound or on its own. The opposite side of the paddle strop is suitable for applying lower-grit compounds when more targeted sharpening is required.
Kangaroo leather is highly regarded for its exceptional strength-to-thickness ratio. Its low natural fat content and fine grain structure make it lighter yet stronger than most traditional leathers, resulting in a firmer stropping surface. Over time, the leather naturally darkens with use, further highlighting its premium quality.
Kangaroo Leather Features
- Low fat content with a fine grain structure
- Lightweight yet extremely durable
- Darkens naturally with continued use
- Offers a firm stropping surface
- Helps maintain bevel geometry without excessive rounding
Specifications
- Overall length: 40.5 cm (15.94 in)
- Leather working length: 26 cm (10.23 in)
- Leather working width: 7.6 cm (2.99 in)
- Base material: Australian Spotted Gum hardwood
- Leather: Premium Australian kangaroo hide
Jende Industries is an official reseller of Sydney Strop Co.
Benjamin Carter –
The kangaroo leather on this strop is exceptional. It provides a firm, consistent surface that leaves my knives incredibly sharp and polished.