Strop (HOME 1906) - Homestead National Monument of America

A strop is a device, typically a strip of leather, for sharpening straight razors.

Handle portion is made of bent wire to form a rectangle. Clamp stamped "ZIG ZAG, CHICAGO, IL. A." Pat. numbers are illegible because of rust. On strap is a spring clamp to hold a razor. This has a wood handle painted black.