Thread: Next newbie purchase: Norton 4K/8K vs. paddle strop

Good point, Kelbro. I'll keep that in mind the next time I strop on the chrom. ox. I guess it's always better to strop just a few times and check the blade before continuing.

Originally Posted by randydance062449

Hmmmm.... I usually use 30 laps and have no adverse effect. This morning I used 50 laps but that was on a wedge razor that was very hard steel. The only way to find out what suits you is to try it a number of ways. Kinda like women!

30 laps on a pasted strop?? I have never needed that many but you're right, whatever it takes.

Originally Posted by Payne

Good point, Kelbro. I'll keep that in mind the next time I strop on the chrom. ox. I guess it's always better to strop just a few times and check the blade before continuing.

That would have been a better way for me to phrase it. I have found that the less time spent on the pasted strops led to the longest intervals between going back to the hone.