Quote Originally Posted by gugi View Post
I disaree. According to more experienced people the canvas side is important for keeping the razor sharp more than a week or two. A paste, esp. on a hanging strop removes metal a lot faster than a newbie should be using.
Glen likes the illinois 827, that's relatively inexpensive, certainly within your budget at $30 or so.

I stand corrected. I just seem to have heard from member that they don't use it and they're fine. I guess its up for debate, but I"m gonna have to reverse my opinion and go with Gugi. Better to have and not need than need and not have.