Burrfection
Rolled Buffalo Premium Leather Strop
Price:
$367.00
Rolled Buffalo strops are Burrfection's best selling strops. After testing dozens of types of leather, this particular grade of leather has proven to be suited for practically every type of knife steel. The leather is extremely resilient, and does not warp, and very dense, due to how it was finished. Can be loaded with any compound, or used bare.
The Best all-around leather for stropping. Period.
Tempered Glass Base
The Best all-around leather for stropping. Period.
- Premium grade leather for stropping your knives and razors to their absolute sharpest.
- Perfect strop for beginners or pro knife sharpeners.
- Suited for practically every steel type
- Ideal for loading with 5K-14K grit compound or use naked (without loading)
- Extremely resilient, flat - Perfect for stropping knives with micro-bevels
- 3 Base Choices: Polycarbonate, Tempered Glass or Hinoki
- 2 Size Choices: 10 inch (10" x 2.5") or 12 inch (12" x 3")
- Slip-free silicone rubber feet
Buffalo hide strops are extremely glossy, and robust. They can be used with or without stropping compound, and will give your knives and razors an amazing edge. Buffalo hide is naturally oily, and glossy.
Polycarbonate Base
This is the standard strop base that we recommend, due to its extreme durability, light weight and aesthetic properties. Made of high quality polycarbonate glass sheet. These bases are highly transparent and highly resistant to impact. They are many times stronger than glass or HDPE, and almost unbreakable. It's also much lighter than tempered glass.
Thickness: 8mm / 0.3"
Tempered Glass Base
Back by popular demand, and in limited supply are strops with tempered glass base plates. Ryky loves playing and experimenting with different materials for his strops, and the last time he made strops with temper glass was back in 2018, and all 100 pieces made were sold out in a matter of days. Now he's releasing another 200 pieces for a limited time.
With the same level of attention that Ryky put into everything he designs, these temper glass plates have a high polish all around and have chamfered edges and corners, and are very comfortable to hold.
Thickness: 8mm / 0.3"
American White Oak Base
Ryky wanted to make a strop base using one of America’s most beloved hardwoods. White oak is very stable and has great water resistant properties, which makes it well-suited for his strop blocks. Being around an environment where water is the norm, having a hardwood that is resistant to warping is a must. If white oak is good enough to be used on century-old bards and school house exteriors, it is good enough for Ryky's strops. With the same level of attention that he put into everything he designs, all of the corners and edges are hand sanded, and are very comfortable to hold.
White Oak base is sourced and made in the USA.
Thickness: 20mm / 0.8"
Hinoki Base
As one of the most prized types of wood in Japan, it is also referred to as “sacred” wood. The straight grain enhances it’s elegance, and has been known to have a light “lemony” scent.
Hinoki is also higher rot resistant due to its natural oils. For those who appreciate the appeal of classic Japanese furniture, Hinoki strop blocks will make a great addition to your knife sharpening kit. With the same level of attention that Ryky put into everything he designs, all of the edges are finished by hand sanding to show the classic beauty of hinoki wood. An engraved logo can be found on one side of the wood base.
Thickness: 16mm / 0.6"
NEW Carbon Fiber Base
As a cyclist, carbon fiber has a special place in Ryky's heart. After refining the manufacturing and finishing process, and without having to increase the price over the original design, Ryky is very excited to offer this new version to customers. This latest version offers a number of upgrades, from custom CNC chamfered edges and corners, to a new carbon layup design. The CNC edges and corners make for an extremely clean and comfortable to hold finish. The upgrade from a UD (unidirectional carbon) to 3k weave pattern increases structural strength (not that the UD version needed it). And with each layer using the same material, these are 100% carbon fiber in construction.
Thickness: 8mm / 0.3"
Origin:
- Designed by Ryky Tran in California
- Strop Leather Sourced in USA
- Leather Made in USA
- Assembled in Hong Kong
T
Very nice. Works for more than knives.
This is the first strop I've purchased.
Thanks for helping me to make a good choice.
J
I watched a video by Ryky about using a strop, and I thought it might help a bit. I was wrong. It is an amazing improvement. I am glad I bought this strop because of the great quality and also because it is beautiful. If I am going to use something on a regular basis, it ought to look great too. I am very happy with this "Rolled Buffalo Premium Leather" with hinoki wood base.
W
Great for pollishing knife, removing any remnants of a burr, or touch-up.
i
Thank you for providing a quality product as I learned to knife sharpening from you, I’ve been watching your videos and buying the stones you mentioned and I will continue to buy from you
G
I’ve bought a lot of stuff from Burr. This is just okay. It’s fine. It’s way overpriced for what it is. I have an Amazon one that was $28 that is nicer. Didn’t get the wood base, it’s too light. The rubber feet come in a baggie and you have to put them on. It’s fine, just overpriced. Still great store with great info and products.
D
Went from a budget strop to this premium rolled buffalo. A worthy upgrade. I use it naked (the strop).
d
This is the best strop I own I use it with no compound and it puts a razor sharp edge on my blades. The shipping is super fast even though it come from across the world from me. I got it 5 days after ordering it. This is now the only strop I use
N
Seems very well-built (non-slip pads, backing, overall dimensions, etc.). That being said, stropping on the leather alone has had no measurable effect on the sharpness of my knives. I'm hoping I can get some sort of result with green compound.
D
Used. It once it came and it does not need any compound … it does a great job on its own.. well worth the money
H
I’m able to get my knives to a scale hitherto undreamt of
T
I like buying real high quality items.
Thank you for your reaserch and development, and advice,
and testing,
and videos,
and proof....
AND for being real and practical.
This thing means business 👍
v
best strop i have ever used!!! came packaged well and the strop was built with pride it really shines through!! teally amazing experience from ordering to the way it was packaged and built just truly amazing cant wait to purchase more items from burfection store !! Thank you Ryky!!!
D
I’ve made mini straps over the years some out of old shoes regular cowhide horse butt, and this one is the stiffest, flattest I’ve come across So far only used it with some 1/2 micron diamond spray and worked great. The fact that I can wipe it clean and use different compounds is quite amazing. Not possible with cowhide. Takes a bit of getting used to as its very hard, but once you get the hang of it it’s very effective. Helps to not roll over the edge like it’s so easy to do with softer material.
O
I was pleased to see the quality of the strop when I opened my order. The self adhesive pads for the glass were a nice touch to stop the strop from slipping. I tried it on my very old but cherished Gerber hunting knife after I sharpened it on my Arkansas stone. After watching Ryky use it I very carefully stropped my hunting knife and could shave the hair on my arm. This strop will be a great addition to the polishing stone I purchased from the Burrfection store.
D
Works well without compound
L
Great strop. I’ve used and bought many made in China strops but this one beats them all. The leather is thick and the stand is great. It works well and the size is suitable for my gyuto (210mm), my bunka (170mm) down to my petty at 150mm. Definitely recommended.
J
I'm just starting to get into artisan Japanese knives and after hours of research settled on Ryky's buffalo leather strop. It's a very premium product, the leather arrived in perfect condition, and it sharpens my knives quite well. After watching Ryky's videos, I felt pretty comfortable doing it for my first time, just taking it now and slow. I mostly have positive things to say about it.
The only downside is that I wish a small case or at least a ziplock bag was provided to keep the strop and compound on it safe in storage. I don't want dust or water to get on the strop. It's just a touch too big for a gallon zip locks to be used.
S
"Ideal for loading with 5K-14K grit compound or use naked (without loading)"
No, it isn't. And it makes me really angry. All burrfection compounds come right off. You can't even apply them properly. I'm not sure whether the compounds are that bad (they're too wet) or the information of the strop is just plain wrong. It DOESN'T hold compounds from 5k-14k. Wasted money.
Our compounds are specially formulated to work in all seasons. Many compounds do not work when stored in cold temps, such as in the garage during winter. The compound is indeed more wet, but since they are diamond compounds, you only need a thin layer on the surface.
As for the buffalo leather strop, we recommend not going below 4k (with any brand) since you’re not likely to notice any real benefit in addition to the naked strop. And we do not recommend over 14k (with any brand) since the strop may be more porous and not be able to hold enough ultra fine particles on the surface.
When loading, just apply a thin layer evenly across the surface and strop normally. You may notice the edge of knife picking up excess compounds, which is normal. You can leave on knife during stropping and wipe off excess when done. You can re-apply the excess from knife back on strop.
F
I've used it a few times as a strop and it's been working pretty well!
S
I have made many strop on oak , all cowhide , tried kangaroo hide but this is better , honestly while I have no regrets , I won't be satisfied until I have the horween shell cordovan horse hide strop . Until then , this is the best strop I have . It graps the apex whether I strop hard or lightly . K390 loves it . Sticky sharp . No regrets
T
Mine arrived without the hot sauce, and it definitely does not taste like chicken at all!! Jokes aside, it is definitely harder and denser than its cousins. Haven't had to do a lot of stropping lately, but it does work faster than my other leather strops. If you like doing just a few passes when you strop, then this chicken is for you.
w
still somewhat new to sharpening / honing - haven't even applied the compound yet, but THIS is making knife maintenance a BREEZE!
TY Ryky!!
S
I have been using kangaroo strops for a little over a year now, and I use them dry. I decided to try this out, because I was curious. It just got here yesterday, I've been working with it for only two days, and I'm so impressed with the 3 X 12" Rolled Buffalo version with the polycarbonate base, that I will be getting two, or three more, just in case he stops making them. I use them dry, I just rub the surface with the palms of my hands to condition it, and I'm off to the races. After about a half an hour of use, and is begins to break in, and grab unto the bevels really well. Best strop ever!
B
The strop is absolutely beautiful. The 10" tempered glass is a work of art. The leather is very smooth and has a very even grain.
Knives seems to like it too! Nice addition to my new Arkansas Stones!
Thank you!
E
A must have for any knife sharpener.