Thread: Stropping practice?

I'm still trying to get mine perfect, too. However, I'm shaving with mine and I have a Feather to fall back on should I goof the edge.

The one most people talk about is using a table knife on the strop. I am using this method and it works quite well. Very nice so there is no worries of damaging the strop with nicks or even worse, major cuts that destroy the strop. Currently, I am taking my strop to work and with down time I practice using this method.

This method hoglahoo told me about. He said to use a plastic knife (the picnic or cheap kinds offered at fast food restaurants) and simply glide it on a table for practice. I haven't tried this one yet but it will certainly help with practicing rolling on the spine.

I'm sure there are other methods of practicing, too. I certainly hope this has helped you out.