To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
FREE Returns
Added to

Sorry, there was a problem.

There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Please try again.

Sorry, there was a problem.

List unavailable.
Other Sellers on Amazon
Added
Sold by: Hartville Hardware
Sold by: Hartville Hardware
(66843 ratings)
94% positive over last 12 months
Shipping rates and Return policy
Added
Sold by: Buckeye Trading
Sold by: Buckeye Trading
(18088 ratings)
100% positive over last 12 months
Shipping rates and Return policy
Added
Sold by: eCop!
Sold by: eCop!
(44739 ratings)
82% positive over last 12 months
Shipping rates and Return policy

Flexcut Slipstrop

4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,815 ratings

To see product details, add this item to your cart. You can always remove it later.
FREE Returns
Available at a lower price from other sellers that may not offer free Prime shipping.

Purchase options and add-ons

Material Stone
Brand FLEXCUT
Color Silver
Product Dimensions 5"L x 5"W x 5"H
Item Weight 0.13 Pounds
Grit Type Fine

About this item

  • Sharpen your V and sweep and U gouges to a razor's edge
  • Features a number of different profiles to match all of your different tools
  • Includes 1 ounce bar of Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound
  • Keeping tools sharp is the simplest and easiest way to improve your carving
  • Made in the USA

Additional Details

Small Business
Shop products from small business brands sold in Amazon’s store. Discover more about the small businesses partnering with Amazon and Amazon’s commitment to empowering them.

Small Business
This product is from a small business brand. Support small. Learn more

Frequently bought together

$18.77
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
In Stock
Sold by Hyatt's All Things Creative and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
+
$34.68
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
Only 16 left in stock - order soon.
Sold by UJC Mart Japan and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
+
$6.98
Get it as soon as Tuesday, Apr 2
In Stock
Sold by Japan Super Fine Select Shop. and ships from Amazon Fulfillment.
Total price:
To see our price, add these items to your cart.
Details
Added to Cart
Some of these items ship sooner than the others.
Choose items to buy together.

Product Description

The SlipStrop from Flexcut is the best way to maintain your tools' edge. It has been specially molded to follow the contours of most V and U gouges, which allows for polishing and deburring the hard-to-reach areas inside of gouges. Includes a small bar of Flexcut Gold Polishing Compound as well as detailed instructions. The SlipStrop is an indispensible tool for anyone who uses gouges, from delicate relief printmakers to mallet wielding carvers, and everyone in between.

Product information

Technical Details

Additional Information

Feedback

Flexcut

Flexcut Slipstrop


Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can't match every price reported, we'll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive.

Where did you see a lower price?

/
/
/
/
Please sign in to provide feedback.

Important information

Legal Disclaimer

This product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.

Looking for specific info?

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
1,815 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the value, shape and quality of the sharpening stone. For example, they say it's a good buy, works well and has a wide variety of shapes. Customers are also impresseded with performance, ease of use, and sharpness. That said, some complain about the durability. Opinions are mixed on comfort.

AI-generated from the text of customer reviews

139 customers mention128 positive11 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the tool. They mention it works great, gets the job done, and is of excellent working condition. Some say that the included polishing compound works just fine and the amount included should last a while. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"Works great and the quality isn’t too bad either, especially for the price and it got my knives sharp." Read more

"Does the job well" Read more

"...The included polishing compound seems to work just fine and the amount included should last a while...." Read more

"Excellent quality tool and service. Thanks" Read more

68 customers mention68 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the wood carving tools. They mention that it works great, is perfect for sharpening wood carving tool, and is ideal for putting a razor sharp edge on almost any size carving. Customers also say that their blades are much sharper and they don't have to put so much force when carving.

"...quality isn’t too bad either, especially for the price and it got my knives sharp." Read more

"Have not used them yet but I will shortly. Best way to keep your gouges sharp." Read more

"...Worked as advertised. Used it and it sharpened my Lino tool wonderfully. Would buy again." Read more

"...But after trying out the SlipStrop on my carving tools I was amazed at how sharp I could get my tools...." Read more

39 customers mention32 positive7 negative

Customers find the tool easy to use. They say it comes with good instructions, both sides are easy to sharpen, and there are tutorials available online. Customers also say it's simple and easy to get into the habit of using.

"...Lots of tutorials out there to see how to use it and the package even comes with a little instructional packet!..." Read more

"Good idea. Convenient. Easy." Read more

"...SImple and easy to get into the habit of using. Recommended." Read more

"Easy to use" Read more

30 customers mention24 positive6 negative

Customers like the value of the tools. They say it's a good buy, and an excellent value.

"Great price and product. Worked as advertised. Used it and it sharpened my Lino tool wonderfully. Would buy again." Read more

"Good product and a fair price. I use this mostly for my V chisels and it works fine...." Read more

"...i do woodcarving and this will keep your chisels razor sharp well worth the money" Read more

"...with some leather attached, you can likely make same, but it’s very inexpensive and very handy. Gets all those tough to do gouges perfect." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the tool. They mention that it is handy and useful gear. Some say that it's a valuable tool and a great strop for small tools. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...It's very handy to take to the work area and when a tool starts to feel a little dull, I just hit it a few licks on the slipstrop and get back to..." Read more

"...Something to think about.Overall, it does come in handy, and if you have trouble getting the finished fine edge you might want to give it a try." Read more

"Nice strop for keeping my Flexcut knifes and gouges sharp. Easily transportable due to its small size...." Read more

"...attached, you can likely make same, but it’s very inexpensive and very handy. Gets all those tough to do gouges perfect." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the shape of the strop. They mention that it has a wide variety of shapes that fits various tools, and has the required shapes for gouges. They appreciate the variety of curves and profiles that allow them to hone various shapes of small tools. Overall, customers are happy with the product's shape and find it to be a good value for the money spent.

"Does its job well, has various shapes that fits various tools...." Read more

"It has a wide variety of shapes, but not all of them matched up with my set of flexcut chisels. I would still recommend it." Read more

"...The various shaped strops make sharpening knives easy. Good value for the money spent." Read more

"Great item for the wood carving tools! Perfect shapes and sizes for my gouges and knives...." Read more

12 customers mention4 positive8 negative

Customers are mixed about the comfort of the tools. Some mention that it's comfortable to hold, has a perfect layer of stropping leather, and is smooth as glass. However, others say that the wood is very soft and flattens and splinters.

"...It's some very soft white wood with a light purple stain applied...." Read more

"...The rounded sections on this jig help and the finished chisel is smooth as glass...." Read more

"...Why cant they use a hardwood? This soft wood flattens and splinters and the honing paste was so dry it was useless. It just broke apart into dust...." Read more

"...My only complaint is that the wood is very soft so the rounded and triangular edges were worn down quickly after a few uses. It still works though!..." Read more

12 customers mention0 positive12 negative

Customers are not happy with the durability of the tool. They mention that the polish broke very easily, the wood is soft and damages easily, and the tool won't last long. They also say that the coating is going to wear off really soon and that the wood chips away when you try to sharpen it.

"Only issue I had was that my yellow block arrived broken. Other than that the item works perfectly." Read more

"...Ive only given a 4 star because the polish broke very easily without a lot of pressure." Read more

"...Why cant they use a hardwood? This soft wood flattens and splinters and the honing paste was so dry it was useless. It just broke apart into dust...." Read more

"...Not too durable. The leather is almost worn after a few uses.Something to think about...." Read more

I love the product but....
4 Stars
I love the product but....
Product works great only the Strop compound stick came broken but usable.
Thank you for your feedback
Sorry, there was an error
Sorry we couldn't load the review

Top reviews from the United States

Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2017
32 people found this helpful
Report
Reviewed in the United States on March 10, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2024
Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2022
One person found this helpful
Report