Honing vs. Stropping: What Is The Difference? - Red Label Abrasives

Quick Summary The main difference between honing and stropping is that honing is the process of smoothing out the blade surface after it has been polished and sharpened while stropping is the process of removing residual microscopic nicks and irregularities. A blade should be honed after each use, but it only needs to be stropped if the blade looks worn. When you keep or collect knives, knowing how to sharpen them properly is essential to keeping them in good working order. Two commonly-used methods are stropping and honing, which use different techniques to maintain the edge of your blade.  In this blog, The team at Red Label Abrasives will compare stropping and honing, discuss the difference between the two, and discuss which method is generally preferable. We will also explain how to keep your knives well-sharpened and share additional techniques

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