Thread: First Time User - Strop Questions

Originally Posted by TheYtseJam85

Thanks To All
Any thoughts on a B&B strop from Ebay?
B&B Leather Razor Knife Sharpening Strop Strap - eBay (item 170360052694 end time Jul-24-09 16:42:00 PDT)

the B&B razors are junk and i'm pretty sure so are the strops.

Originally Posted by khaos

Linen/canvas/wool etc is not necessary.

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.