Green Chrome Oxide Compound for Strop, Buffing, and Polishing 6 oz. bar Rouge

Our compounds are made from abrasive materials surrounded in a matrix ofbinders. What is Compound Used for?Our compound is used for sharpening knieson a strop and polishing metals. What can I use sharpen?WoodworkingChiselsStraight RazorsUtility KnivesHunting KnivesFolding KnivesFilletKnivesKitchen KnivesChef’s Knife How does it work?The compound works byrealigning the very fine edge of the blade and polishing the blades surface.After use or sharpening the blade will have a slight burr this burr is whatcatches when you attempt to cut. If the blades edge is aligned the bladepasses through with little effort. 

By stropping with the compound the knifethe very fine edge of the blade will begin align, while the compound polishedthe edge.How do I use it?Step 1: Apply the compound by rubbing it onto aleather strop. The simplest way to describe this process is like coloring witha crayon, back and forth with light pressure.Step 2: Cover the entire leathersurface with the compound.Step 3: Place the blade on the leather. The cuttingedge should be near the edge of the leather. Adjust the angle of the blade byraising the spine (The back of the blade where it isnt sharp) slightlycreating a wedge with an angle of around 15 30 degrees.Step 4: With lightpressure push the blade up towards the top of the strop.