Leathering is what I call it and idk the correct term. But after sharpening a blade you drag it along a leather strap on both sides and miraculously it becomes razor sharp. The seemingly subtle motion on a softer surface makes a night and day difference of the sharpness of the edge. WHY?!? Edit: the it
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To add to what has already been said: stropping also removes small pieces of metal or “burrs” from the freshly sharpened blade. Helping it get a better edge.
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