Ha ha ha, you funny man, you make me laugh. NO, it's for putting on the leather strop to allow for "Honing" a knife's edge Versus sharpening, which removes a LOT more metal. Honing a knife will keep it sharp longer without having to remove excessive material. Ya big Ninny! wink

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