Balsa wood has proven to be an excellent material for stropping knives. The combination of the smooth, porous surface with the slight pliability makes it a perfect choice as honing accessory.
 
The surface is just rigid enough that it makes easy work of straightening out a rolled edge. The porous surface means that it accepts and holds stropping compounds well. Choose any of our diamond pastes or emulsions to go with your balsa strops.
 
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