{"title":"Carbon Strops","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"carbon-shell-cordovan-top-tier-leather-strop","title":"Carbon Shell Cordovan Top-Tier Leather Strop","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGenuine Shell Cordovan\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e represents the pinnacle of traditional tanning craftsmanship. Sourced from a specific layer of horsehide, this premium leather undergoes an intensive 6-month process at \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHorween Leather Company\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Chicago. The shells are vegetable-tanned, hot-stuffed, hand-curried, and glazed to produce a dense, glassy surface — perfect for ultra-fine stropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eEach strop features a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003enatural high-gloss pattern\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, unique to every piece — no two are alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/hapstone.pro\/image\/catalog\/%D0%A4%D0%9E%D0%A2%D0%9E%20%D0%A1%D0%90%D0%99%D0%A2%20%D0%9E%D0%91%D0%A9%D0%98%D0%95\/Stropping\/Strops\/%D0%9A%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BD%20%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%8F\/%D0%9A%D1%80%D0%B0%D1%81%D1%81%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%A8%D0%B5%D0%BB%20%D0%BA%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%BD2.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eMounted on a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elightweight carbon blank\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, 35% lighter than aluminum, the strop delivers perfect balance and control for precise final edge refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking surface:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 150 × 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeather thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e ~1.7 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlank size:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 160 × 25 × 3 mm (6” × 1”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003eIdeal for use with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eHapstone diamond or CBN pastes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003efinishing suspensions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hapstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53225081700536,"sku":"CARBON-CORDOVAN-25-TOP","price":31.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/5511\/7752\/files\/61eaa4b8014e6f66ddd781c185545fa7.jpg?v=1775219418"},{"product_id":"carbon-kangaroo-leather-strop","title":"Carbon Kangaroo Leather Strop","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKangaroo Strop\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is an ultra-efficient tool for final edge polishing using Hapstone or Hapstone knife sharpeners. Made from vegetable-tanned \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAustralian kangaroo leather\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, this strop provides excellent feedback and precision. The leather is mounted on a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003elightweight carbon blank\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e35% lighter than aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, offering improved balance and smoother control during finishing strokes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorking with kangaroo leather is similar to cowhide, but due to its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethin, dense, and elastic structure\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, it delivers even finer polishing results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eGently slide the cutting edge over the strop, repeating 20–30 times per side. Avoid pushing forward with the edge to prevent damage to the leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eForm factor:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 6” Mounted\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBacking:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Carbon Blank (160 × 25 × 3 mm)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking surface:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 147 × 25 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeather thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 0.8–1.3 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTotal thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e 5.9–6.4 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeather origin:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e Australia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal for:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e Diamond \u0026amp; CBN pastes and Hapstone suspensions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hapstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53281323876536,"sku":"CARBON-KANG-25","price":15.2,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/5511\/7752\/files\/579e6a6225c9f35ae56a67202715fa08.jpg?v=1775742811"},{"product_id":"carbon-top-grain-premium-cowhide-leather-strop","title":"Carbon Top Grain Premium Cowhide leather strop","description":"\u003cp\u003eTop Grain Leather is the outermost area of the hide where the hair is sanded off during processing to eliminate imperfections. These strops offer a uniform, flat surface ideal for consistent results. Top grain strops are universal — easy to use with solid or liquid compounds, including diamond and CBN pastes and Hapstone suspensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leather is mounted on a \u003cb\u003elightweight and durable carbon blank\u003c\/b\u003e, offering a 35% weight reduction compared to aluminum blanks. This improves balance and control during fine polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eForm size:\u003c\/b\u003e 160 × 25 × 3 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorking surface size:\u003c\/b\u003e 150 × 25 × 4–5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGently slide the cutting edge over the strop, repeating 20–30 times per side. Avoid damaging the strop by maintaining a trailing-edge motion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hapstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53281328955576,"sku":"CARBON-COW-TOP-25","price":16.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/5511\/7752\/files\/c71438d97722663b5b741c0572645fd1.jpg?v=1775742924"},{"product_id":"carbon-cowhide-leather-strop","title":"Carbon Cowhide Leather Strop","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe Carbon Leather Strop is designed for the final polishing stage in knife sharpening. Crafted from premium cowhide mounted on an ultra-light and durable carbon fiber blank, it offers exceptional control and effortless movement during stropping. The smooth leather surface helps refine the cutting edge by removing micro-nicks and evening out grooves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWorking area:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e 150 × 24 × 3.5 mm (6” × 1” × ⅛”)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThanks to its carbon construction, the blank is \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e35% lighter than standard aluminum\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This weight reduction provides improved balance, precision, and a more refined polishing feel. A perfect choice for those who value performance, control, and clean aesthetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/hapstone.pro\/image\/catalog\/%D0%A4%D0%9E%D0%A2%D0%9E%20%D0%A1%D0%90%D0%99%D0%A2%20%D0%9E%D0%91%D0%A9%D0%98%D0%95\/Stropping\/Strops\/%D0%9A%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BD%20%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%8F\/%D0%9E%D0%B1%D1%8B%D1%87%D0%BD%D0%B0%D1%8F%20%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B6%D0%B0%20%D0%BD%D0%B0%20%D0%BA%D1%80%D0%B0%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%B52%20.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hapstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53281380237496,"sku":"CARBON-COW-25","price":12.35,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/5511\/7752\/files\/4872886dcb8503ef2f8a69b20bc416de.jpg?v=1775743051"},{"product_id":"carbon-shell-cordovan-leather-strop","title":"Carbon Shell Cordovan Leather Strop","description":"\u003cp\u003eGenuine Shell Cordovan represents the pinnacle of traditional tanning craftsmanship. Made from a specific part of horsehide, this leather undergoes a meticulous 6-month process at Horween Leather Company in Chicago. The shells are vegetable-tanned, hot-stuffed, hand-curried, and glazed — creating a dense, smooth surface ideal for ultra-fine stropping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMounted on a \u003cb\u003elightweight carbon blank\u003c\/b\u003e that’s 35% lighter than aluminum, this strop ensures exceptional balance and control during final edge refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWorking surface size:\u003c\/b\u003e 150 × 25 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eLeather thickness:\u003c\/b\u003e ~1.7 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eBlank size:\u003c\/b\u003e 160 × 25 × 3 mm (6” × 1”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for use with Hapstone diamond or CBN pastes and finishing suspensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/hapstone.pro\/image\/catalog\/%D0%A4%D0%9E%D0%A2%D0%9E%20%D0%A1%D0%90%D0%99%D0%A2%20%D0%9E%D0%91%D0%A9%D0%98%D0%95\/Stropping\/Strops\/%D0%9A%D0%B0%D1%80%D0%B1%D0%BE%D0%BD%20%D1%81%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B8%D1%8F\/%D0%9E%D0%B1%D1%8B%D1%87%D0%BD%D1%8B%D0%B9%20%D0%BA%D0%BE%D1%80%D0%B4%D0%BE%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BD.jpg\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hapstone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53281413562552,"sku":"CARBON-CORDOVAN-25","price":27.55,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/5511\/7752\/files\/cfb2804d68be63f41c3c1b4c9eeeea89.jpg?v=1775743156"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0665\/5511\/7752\/collections\/2_5aeefa71-aa15-47e3-97c6-a7621e507701.webp?v=1775742646","url":"https:\/\/hapstone.eu\/en-eu\/collections\/carbon-strops.oembed","provider":"Hapstone EU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}