Straight Razors

This listing is for one sharpening stone. The photograph is representative of what you may receive. Type: Belgian Yellow Selected, Mined in Belgium Grit: approx. 8000-10000 Ideal for: Sharpening/Finishing and edge retention. Not suitable for : Chamfering and chip removal Dimensions: 150x40mm, thickness varies. Directions for use: Wet the stone under running water and then pass the razor with “outward” movements on both sides, keeping the stone wet from time to time. Finish directly under running water. The stone provides a sharp and effective edge finish. Recommended for users with some sharpening experience due to the narrow size, this stone fits well in the palm of the hand. Although the estimated grit is 8000-10000, the abrasive power of this stone is very respectable. It only takes a few strokes of the razor over the stone to realize how much material is removed. For this reason, it is important for the user to be careful not to apply too much force to the razor when passing over the stone. According to the manufacturer, Ardennes Coticule, the stone is already lapped and ready to use. However, we would recommend flattening these stones before use. This stone should be used on the yellow side. Selected Belgian Yellow Natural Stone can be used with or without slurry. To obtain a slurry, we recommend using a Ardennes Selected stone bout (sold separately).

This listing is for a single coticule bout. The product photo gives an assortment of what you may receive. Bout Coticule Selected (Approx 8000-10,000grit) Size - Approx. 1.88-2.2 square centimeters Type: Belgian Yellow Selected The irregularly sized Coticule Selected bout allows you to obtain a slurry by rubbing it on a finishing stone to create a slurry that will accelerate the sharpening process before moving to a clean water finish. Not recommended for use on synthetic stones.

Made in Japan. The Naniwa Natural Leather Strop is made of calfskin and intended as a last step in the sharpening process. Make your knife even sharper and give the edge a beautiful reflective finish. The smooth leather is glued on a piece of magnolia wood. At the bottom, there is a non-slip rubber coating so that the strop does not slip during use. Naniwa is known for outstanding Japanese whetstones. The Naniwa Natural Leather Strop is the perfect last step after sharpening with your Naniwa whetstones. Size: 2 11/16" Wide x 8 1/4" Long x 2 15/16" Overall Thickness Thickness of wood alone = 11/16"

A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa Professional line is noticeably harder than its less expensive Super Stone cousins. This stone is one of the fastest cutting, reliable stones on the market for professional sharpening. Use with Water only. Hone should be lapped (flattened) before first use

Keep your classic straight edge razor sharp using our modern strop featuring Genuine Shell Cordovan leather and gold hardware. Cordovan leather provides extra smooth draw. This strop’s modular assembly with solid brass Chicago screws allow for easy disassembly to replace worn leather or canvas pieces. Cordovan Leather strops are available in 2.5 inch width and are matched with 100% cotton-linen canvas strop for removing moisture post shave.

A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa 10000 grit is one of the highest rated finishing stones on the market. Consistent results, and mirror-polished smooth shaves. Stones should be lapped before first use! With a 10,000 grit Naniwa superstone, you can maintain all of your straight razors with ease - just do 10 strokes or so a month with only water and very little pressure, and your razor will stay sharp for as long as you're around!

Handmade in the USA by Mountain Mike Hanger system consists of 3 components: Pre punched Leather strip approx. 1" x 4" x 1/8" thick available in Red or Black. 1 1/2" Countersunk Head screw 5/8" diameter metal finishing washer Installation: Leather strip is passed through the metal ring at the end of strop, screw passes through the finishing washer and then both holes of the leather strip forming a loop. Screw into wall stud or H.D. anchor for drywall application. This set up will secure the ring in a fixed position on a wall. The strop can hang or be removed from hanger system, if desired.

Handmade in the USA by Mountain Mike The American Mountain Strop. This handmade strop is custom crafted, designed for use by both novice and veteran straight razor shavers. Strop measures 3″ x 17″ and is actually two separate strops joined together at the top with a nickel plated swivel clasp. One is made of Prime Quality Bridle Leather, extra thick and firm. The second of a cotton webbing with Red Latigo. This durable American-made strop will season with age and keep your straight razor “Shaving Sharp” for the life of the razor.

Handmade in the USA by Mountain Mike The American Mountain Strop. This handmade strop is custom crafted, designed for use by both novice and veteran straight razor shavers. Strop measures 3″ x 17″ and is actually two separate strops joined together at the top with a nickel plated swivel clasp. One is made of Prime Quality Bridle Leather, extra thick and firm. The second of a cotton webbing with Red Latigo. This durable American-made strop will season with age and keep your straight razor “Shaving Sharp” for the life of the razor.

Handmade in the USA by Mountain Mike The American Mountain Strop. This handmade strop is custom crafted, designed for use by both novice and veteran straight razor shavers. Strop measures 3″ x 17″ and is actually two separate strops joined together at the top with a nickel plated swivel clasp. One is made of Prime Quality Bridle Leather, extra thick and firm. The second of a cotton webbing with Red Latigo. This durable American-made strop will season with age and keep your straight razor “Shaving Sharp” for the life of the razor.

Handmade in the USA by Mountain Mike The American Mountain Strop. This handmade strop is custom crafted, designed for use by both novice and veteran straight razor shavers. Strop measures 3″ x 17″ and is actually two separate strops joined together at the top with a nickel plated swivel clasp. One is made of Prime Quality 2 Tone Red & Black Latigo Leather and the second of a nylon webbing. This durable American-made strop will season with age and keep your straight razor “Shaving Sharp” for the life of the razor.

Handmade in the USA by Mountain Mike The American Mountain Strop. This handmade strop is custom crafted, designed for use by both novice and veteran straight razor shavers. Strop measures 3″ x 17″ and is actually two separate strops joined together at the top with a nickel plated swivel clasp. One is made of Prime Quality 2 Tone Red & Black Latigo Leather and the second of a nylon webbing. This durable American-made strop will season with age and keep your straight razor “Shaving Sharp” for the life of the razor.

The Naniwa Nagura Dressing Stone is an optional stone used for cleaning and refreshing the surface of Naniwa and other water stones. During sharpening, swarf, the waste metal removed from the blade being sharpened, can build up on the stone's surface. If not removed, the build up of swarf can slow a stone's sharpening action considerably. Using a Nagura Dressing stone, it is possible to clean the surface of a water stone without without removing as much material as more aggressive flattening stone would. This is useful when your stone could use a cleaning, but doesn't yet need flattening. Soak Before Use For best results, the Naniwa Nagura Dressing Stone should be soaked for several minutes until saturated prior to use. While your water stone is wet, rub the Nagura Dressing Stone on the water stone's surface until the surface is clean and free of the dark marks left by sharpening. Rinse the water stone thoroughly to remove grit left behind by the Nagura Dressing Stone before using or storing. Rinse the Nagura Dressing Stone and allow to dry between sharpening sessions. 600 grit. 2 3/4" x 2" x 1 3/8" (65mm x 47mm x 32mm). Made in Japan.

Handcrafted in the USA with the highest quality Russet horsehide from Horween Leather Tannery. This modular strop is made of horsehide leather, chosen for its rich luster and natural strength. It is assembled with solid brass Chicago screws that allow for easy disassembly to replace worn leather or canvas pieces. The leather stropping area measures 3 inches by 18 inches and is matched with 100% cotton-linen canvas strop for removing moisture post shave.

Handcrafted in the USA with the highest quality Russet horsehide from Horween Leather Tannery. This modular strop is made of horsehide leather, chosen for its rich luster and natural strength. It is assembled with solid brass Chicago screws that allow for easy disassembly to replace worn leather or canvas pieces. The leather stropping area measures 2.5 inches by 18 inches and is matched with 100% cotton-linen canvas strop for removing moisture post shave.

Handcrafted in the USA with the highest quality English Bridle leather from Hermann Oak Leather Tannery. This strop is modular since it is assembled with solid brass Chicago screws that allow for easy disassembly to replace worn leather or canvas pieces. The leather stropping area measures 2.5 inches by 18 inches and is matched with 100% cotton-linen canvas strop for removing moisture post shave.

Handcrafted in the USA with the highest quality English Bridle leather from Hermann Oak Leather Tannery. This strop is modular since it is assembled with solid brass Chicago screws that allow for easy disassembly to replace worn leather or canvas pieces. The leather stropping area measures 2.5 inches by 18 inches and is matched with 100% cotton-linen canvas strop for removing moisture post shave.

Handcrafted in the USA with the highest quality English Bridle leather from Hermann Oak Leather Tannery. This strop is modular since it is assembled with solid brass Chicago screws that allow for easy disassembly to replace worn leather or canvas pieces. The leather stropping area measures 2.5 inches by 18 inches and is matched with 100% cotton-linen canvas strop for removing moisture post shave.

Handcrafted in the USA with the highest quality English Bridle leather from Hermann Oak Leather Tannery. This strop is modular since it is assembled with solid brass Chicago screws that allow for easy disassembly to replace worn leather or canvas pieces. The leather stropping area measures 2.5 inches by 18 inches and is matched with 100% cotton-linen canvas strop for removing moisture post shave.

A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa Chosera line is noticeably harder than its less expensive Super Stone cousins. This stone is one of the fastest cutting, reliable stones on the market for professional sharpening. Use with Water only. Hone should be lapped (flattened) before first use

NANIWA Advance For the professional and semi-professional Known for their consistent results, these Japanese made water stones are favorites for use with straight razors. S1-450: 210mm x 70mm x 10mm Grit: 5000

Product Description Iron Oxide is a great way to get a few more shaves out of your straight razors, or polish the bevel after a honing session. A very small amount of our Iron Oxide Paste goes a long way! Usage is simple! Just take a tiny amount – about as much as you can scoop out on a toothpick – and apply it evenly on an area of your strop/balsa/felt. Afterwards, use the back of a spoon to carefully rub it in. Allow it to dry out overnight, and you’re all set. Re-apply after 10-20 uses, or you feel as though the results are lacking.

Chromium Oxide Paste is a great way to get a few more shaves out of your straight razors, or polish the bevel after a honing session. A very small amount of our Chromium Oxide Paste goes a long way! Usage is simple! Just take a tiny amount - about as much as you can scoop out on a toothpick - and apply it evenly on an area of your strop/balsa/felt. Afterwards, use the back of a spoon to carefully rub it in. Allow it to dry out overnight, and you're all set. Re-apply after 10-20 uses, or you feel as though the results are lacking.

NANIWA Advance For the professional and semi-professional Known for their consistent results, these Japanese made water stones are favorites for use with straight razors. S1-491: 210mm x 70mm x 10mm Grit: 12,000 A synthetic water stone, the Naniwa 12000 grit is one of the highest rated finishing stones on the market. Consistent results, and mirror-polished smooth shaves. Stones should be lapped before first use! With a 12,000 grit Naniwa superstone, you can maintain all of your straight razors with ease - just do 10 strokes or so a month with only water and very little pressure, and your razor will stay sharp for as long as you're around!