Description
Product Overview
Parker’s straight razor strop, handmade in the USA from high quality grade Latigo leather that Parker states is cured for the perfect straight razor draw, with a working surface of 3 by 17 inches.
Behind the leather rides a woven polypropylene reverse strop for drying the blade, and the whole strop hangs on genuine brass Chicago Screw hardware that Parker notes allows easy replacement. The paddle handle lets you set the tension the leather is worked at.
Key Features
- ✓ High quality grade Latigo leather, cured for the razor draw, per Parker
- ✓ 3 x 17 inch stropping surface: full-length passes for any straight razor
- ✓ Woven polypropylene reverse strop included for drying the blade
- ✓ Genuine brass Chicago Screw hardware, easily replaceable per Parker
- ✓ Handle sets the stropping tension
- ✓ Handmade in the USA, per Parker
What Is Included
- ✓ One Parker handmade Latigo leather strop in your chosen color, black or red
- ✓ One woven polypropylene reverse strop, included per Parker
- ✓ Genuine brass Chicago Screw hardware, replaceable per Parker
Choose black or red at checkout. This strop maintains true straight razors; shavettes with replaceable blades never need it.
Product Specifications
| Brand | Parker |
| Type | Latigo leather straight razor strop, black or red |
| Material | High quality grade Latigo leather, cured for straight razor draw |
| Size | Overall 3 x 27 inches; stropping area 3 x 17 inches |
| Country of origin | USA. Handmade in the USA |
| Condition | New |
What This Strop Does
Stropping does not sharpen: it realigns. Every shave rolls the razor’s microscopic edge a fraction; drawn along tensioned leather before each shave, the edge stands straight again, which is what keeps a straight razor shave-ready between honings.
Parker states the Latigo leather is high quality grade, cured for the perfect straight razor draw, that the brass Chicago Screw hardware allows easy replacement, and that the strop is handmade in the USA. The polypropylene reverse side is Parker’s published drying surface. All claims attributed to Parker.
Who This Is Best For
Straight razor owners
The daily maintenance tool a true straight edge cannot live without.
Knife and tool users
The same tensioned leather finishes kitchen and pocket knife edges.
US-made buyers
Handmade in the USA, in Parker’s own words.
How To Use It
Hang the strop from a fixed point, hold the handle and pull it taut. Lay the razor flat, spine leading, and draw it away from the edge down the leather; flip over the spine at each end, never over the edge. Two dozen light passes before a shave is the classic dose.
Use the woven polypropylene side to dry and wipe the blade; the leather side is for the edge itself. A shavette with replaceable blades never needs stropping.
Care and Storage
Keep the leather dry and flat or hanging, away from heat. If a nick or groove ever develops, the brass Chicago Screws let the leather be replaced rather than the whole strop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the leather?
High quality grade Latigo leather, which Parker states has been cured for the perfect straight razor draw.
How big is the working surface?
3 inches wide by 17 inches long, as published by Parker: wide enough for a full razor and long enough for proper passes.
What is the fabric side for?
It is a woven polypropylene reverse strop, included per Parker, used for drying and cleaning the blade before the leather pass.
Does stropping sharpen the razor?
No: it realigns the existing edge. Sharpening metal away is honing, done rarely on a stone. Stropping is the daily upkeep between honings.
Spine first or edge first?
Spine leading, always, and flip the razor over its spine at the end of each pass. Leading with the edge cuts the strop.
Do I need it for a shavette?
No. Shavettes like Parker’s Director and barber razors use replaceable blades that are swapped, not maintained. This strop is for true straight razors and fine knives.
What is the hardware?
Genuine brass Chicago Screws, per Parker, which unscrew for easy replacement of the leather.
Where is it made?
The USA. Parker states the strop is handmade in the USA.
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
S.M. O’Brien –
After reading reviews on a number of similar products, and having bought several strops over the years, I was half expecting to have to immediately return this one. I was pleasantly surprised when it arrived not only without any creases, but it immediately hung straight.
Coupled with its 3-in width, *this* is the strop I’ve been searching for. I recommend unreservedly.
Customer –
Best strop I have found for the price. In fact, I would bet that more expensive strops may still not be as good. I love it.
William C Wofford –
I purchased this to sharpen my very expensive Japanese chef’s knives as there is no sharpener that can deal with a 12 degree blade without ruining it.
The strop keeps the edge, and when used with a bit of “green bar” polishing grit from time to time keeps my knives kitchen ready as if I just bought them.
Randy Nelson –
What can you say about a strip of leather? Works as a stop should. Lot’s of “runway” and wide enough to accommodate all of my collection. Outstanding quality without a ridiculous price tag.
Predrag Opacic –
Good strop, no issues with delivery, bit bending on the edges but nothing critical.
Bill Thomas –
I sharpen Knives and polish, as a hobby. I used to use my grandfathers razor strop but decided to keep
for remembrance. This is a good strop. I’d buy it again.
James –
Great strop for honing your razor I use this on my 3 inch Solengen razor keeps her SHARP!
K M –
Very good product. The leather on it is smooth and straight. I’d ordered one from another company and returned it because the leather had many bends in it. First time using the returned one and I ruined a blade. I’ve used this handmade one multiple times and have had great results. The secondary strap is made more of a nylon material that seems to “catch” the blade at times. I say this because of the sound it makes. It looks like I could easily replace it with more of a seat belt material if I can find some wide enough.
It is good to know that I can maintain the razor’s edge with this one.
Overall I am very satisfied with it.
Francisco J. Sanchez –
Well I needed a replacement was only looking for the leather piece but no luck, either way excellent product by Parker keeps my razor sharp and worth your buck. Had bought a cheaper brand since was just looking for the leather piece yeah wasn’t worth, I’d like to know if it possible to find the pieces separate.