Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.51 x 5.08 x 0.94 inches |
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Package Weight | 0.13 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 5 x 5 x 5 inches |
Item Weight | 0.13 Pounds |
Brand Name | FLEXCUT |
Model Name | FLEXPW12 |
Color | Silver |
Material | Stone |
Number of Items | 1 |
Manufacturer | StealStreet (Home) |
Part Number | PW12 |
Included Components | FLEXPW12 |
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Flexcut Slipstrop
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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
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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.
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ASIN | B00FX9MHIG |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #9,042 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing (See Top 100 in Arts, Crafts & Sewing) #12 in Wood Carving Tools |
Date First Available | June 28, 2004 |
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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.
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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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Now for the less than desirable traits. The wood looks like purpleheart in the packaging - it isn't. It's some very soft white wood with a light purple stain applied. Any use on a gouge will dent/bruise the wood and any "misses" honing the inside of a curved gouge will cut into the wood easily. That wouldn't matter if the split leather pads were either (re-)movable and could be placed in/on any of the grooves or just covered everything. As a leatherworker, I understand that getting the leather to correctly fit all of the curves and angles would have been a challenge (which could be overcame by casing the leather, pressing it to the piece or a master while it dried, and then gluing it on), but it is a noticeable shortcoming of this design.
Overall, I really like this tool. But, when it comes time to replace it, I will probably make my own out of a more durable wood and cover all of the profiles with leather.