Lobster Finishing Leather Whetstone IU-1100

made in Japan natural leather Made by Naniwa. Features For better sharpness Final finishing of natural leather strop The smooth leather on the surface of the strop removes the fine burrs that form on the edge of the knife, resulting in an extremely sharp edge. It is more effective when used after a finishing stone or super finishing stone. If your knife is not sharp enough, rubbing the edge lightly with this product may temporarily improve its sharpness. Handling Instructions Place the strop on a flat, stable surface. As shown in the diagram below, hold the knife at a 40-45° angle to the strop, and align the cutting edge to the appropriate angle for both double-edged and single-edged blades. Rub only in one direction, in the direction of the knife's spine. (Do not rub back and forth.) Rub the entire cutting edge several times. After use, wipe off any burrs or dirt adhering to the surface of the strop with a soft cloth. specification Size (mm): 210 x 70 x 20 (leather thickness: 2mm) Material: Leather/Cowhide, Base/Hawk Usage notes *Rubbing back and forth will damage the strop. Always move in one direction. *A severely damaged leather strop will not be able to sharpen the cutting edge.