{"product_id":"herold-81ri-cowhide-paddle-strop","title":"Herold 81Ri Cowhide Paddle Strop","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quality leather strop from Herold, making strops since 1919\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaddle-style strop with a wooden handle for a firm grip\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-lasting for years of sharp blades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are looking for a quality leather strop at a reasonable price, then you must check out Herold. This company has been crafting these grooming essentials since 1919. From the hotbed of German razors - Solingen - comes another shaving requisite - leather strops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you are new to the art of the straight razor then you might not be aware of the importance of having all the right equipment, including a strop. Strops are flexible pieces of leather (or maybe canvas or linen) used to straighten and polish the blade before you shave. Strops don't sharpen or hone your blade - you aren't actually removing material when you strop. Rather you are shaping the edge to extend its working life. Sometimes abrasive pastes can be used to further polish the blade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis paddle strop from Herold is a traditional, wood handled device. The natural, leather is stretched taunt on both sides of the utensil. Many beginners to stropping will start with a paddle because they don't have to worry about holding tension on a hanging strop as well as turning their razor accurately. This is a great place to start. You can't beat the price on this quality grooming tool! Herold 81Ri Cowhide Paddle Strop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSize: 200 X 40mm (approx. 8 x 1.5in)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Discontinued","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":34969267601564,"sku":"ST-HLD-81Ri","price":75.98,"currency_code":"PLN","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0427\/2354\/1148\/products\/herold-81ri-cowhide-paddle-strop.jpg?v=1594286852","url":"https:\/\/westcoastshavingside-com.myshopify.com\/products\/herold-81ri-cowhide-paddle-strop","provider":"westcoastshavingside.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}