Stropping is a gentle final touch on an already sharp blade. You want something in a VERY fine grit to keep your blade sharp. And it has to have a large, flat sharpening furface, because of the chisel grind of the blade.
Show them your Hobbit Hole knife. If they know what they're doing, they'll steer you to the right kind of sharpener. If you have doubts, freepmail me first.
Thanks for your advice, I will keep you posted!
I'm going to bed now. See ya tomorrow...