Pictured here is a circa 1937 Stropone razor sharpener. The company’s name, Stropone Inc., is a play on the word strop, or stropper, which was a strip of leather used for sharpening straight razors.
A good set of knives is an essential part of any kitchen repertoire. But to be effective they need to be razor-sharp to do their job and do it well. Knives that are kept sharpened not only cut ...