Search:

Sand the smooth, finish side. (I believe this might be termed "top grain" as opposed to the inner of "split" side.) It can be sold pre-cut to width as belting or strips.

Hello Euclides, and welcome to the forum. It sounds like you are well underway with knives. For knives, I like leather mounted to a board, but for razors, I prefer a hanging strop. And more...