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A razor strop is a strip of material used to straighten and polish blades of straight razors, knives or chisels. Learn about the different abrasive compounds, hanging and hand-held strops, and how to sharpen various tools with stropping.
Fomitopsis betulina, also known as birch polypore, birch bracket, or razor strop, is a common bracket fungus that parasitizes birch trees. It has a rubbery texture, a green apple smell, and is used in traditional medicine and as a strop for razors.
The Knife Grinder by Massimiliano Soldani (c.1700), Albertinum, Dresden A railway camp cook sharpens a knife blade on a stone wheel, 1927. Knife sharpening is the process of making a knife or similar tool sharp by grinding against a hard, rough surface, typically a stone, [1] or a flexible surface with hard particles, such as sandpaper.
The Mesoamerican ballgame was a sport with ritual associations played by pre-Columbian people of Ancient Mesoamerica. The ball was made of solid rubber and weighed as much as 4 kg, and the players struck it with their hips, forearms, rackets, or handstones.
Rolls Razor was a British company that made a sophisticated safety razor with a case that could sharpen the blade. Learn about its origins, models, variations, and how it evolved into a washing machine manufacturer.
Stone put is a traditional sport of throwing a heavy stone, often used in Highland games and other cultural festivals. Learn about the origin, variations, rules and techniques of this event, as well as some famous examples and references.
Learn about the origins, evolution, and features of straight razors, also known as cut-throat razors, from ancient times to the present. Find out how they are made, used, and traded, and why they are making a comeback in the 21st century.
Go is an ancient abstract strategy game for two players that originated in China and is played on a grid of points. Learn about the history, rules, variations, equipment, players, competitions, and mathematics of Go, as well as its cultural significance and online platforms.