Shinbu Leather Strop Blade Protection Guide

Why choose Shinbu Leather Strop?

1. Double-sided design
Rough leather: quickly repair slightly blunted blades, suitable for daily maintenance
Fine leather: finely polish the blade edge to make it even sharper

2. Protect the blade
The package comes with green wax. Use green wax to apply to the leather strop to make the sharpening process smoother and reduce blade wear.

3. Exquisite gift box packaging
The exquisite packaging design, paired with practical green wax, is a good gift choice whether for personal use or for friends.

4. Easy to use
No complicated skills are required, just follow the correct steps to restore the knife to a sharp state. Whether it is a Japanese kitchen knife, a Western chef's knife, or scissors, it can be applied.

✨Detailed steps for using Shinbu Leather Strop

📌Step 1: Apply green wax
Apply green wax evenly on the rough leather surface of the leather strop to form a thin layer of protective film. (Green wax can reduce friction, make the sharpening process smoother, and protect the blade from excessive wear.)

📌Step 2: Determine the sharpening angle
Japanese knives usually use a sharpening angle of 15-20 degrees, while Western knives are recommended to be sharpened at 20-25 degrees.
(Maintaining a stable angle is the key to sharpening a knife. You can use an angle guide or practice repeatedly to master the feel.)

📌Step 3: Start sharpening knife
Take the blade toward you and fit it against the sharpening board at a fixed angle; slide it upwards gently and evenly from the root to the tip of the knife; turn the knife over and slide it downwards on the other side in the same way; sharpen the knife alternately back and forth for about 20 groups (the sharpening intensity can be adjusted according to the hardness of the knife). From coarse leather to fine leather, 20 groups on each side.

📌Step 4: Check sharpness
✔ Paper test: Easily cut A4 paper without burrs
✔ Tomato test: The blade can easily cut through the tomato skin without squeezing the flesh
(If it is still not sharp enough, repeat the sharpening knife step, but avoid over-sharpening.)

📌Step 5: Cleaning and storage
Wipe the knife and the leather strop with a clean rag to remove residual metal shavings and green wax. Store the sharpening board in a dry place to avoid moisture.

How to keep the knife sharp for a long time?

1. Regular maintenance
Using the leather strop to lightly trim the blade every week can greatly reduce the need for deep grinding.

2. Avoid wrong operation
❌ Do not use too much force to avoid curling the blade.
❌ Avoid unstable angles, which will cause uneven wear on the blade surface.
❌ Avoid irregular back and forth sharpening, which will damage the blade structure.

Even the premium knives need to be cared for. Shinbu leather strop keeps your knives in the best condition and allows you to experience the ultimate sharp cutting pleasure for a long time! 🔪

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