Making a pasted strop...

I'm looking at upgrading to a new strop and converting my old one to a pasted strop, but I have a couple of questions before I do. First, as far as a new strop goes, I'm trying to decide between a 3-inch Ruprazor and Vintage Blades brand. (I'm also having the difficulty of selecting either horse or cow hide...) Any thoughts as to which I should choose?

The strop I have now if the Ruprazor Filly, and I'd like to paste it with one micron and .5 micron diamond paste on either side, but I'm not sure whether the rough side is able to be pasted, or if it is, with which grade of paste it should be pasted.

I'll appreciate whatever help you fellas can offer.

Thanks a lot!

I should also add that I'm not where to get the diamond paste of how to go about actually pasting a strop. Suggestions along these lines will be helpful as well.

Google "diamond paste" and a myriad of sources pop up.

Thanks to those who have responded! Any other suggestions?

Without knowing the condition of the rough side of your current strop it's hard to give any advice. I purchased a paddle strop from Tony Miller to use as my pasted strop, and a 3" Latigo from SRD. I purchased CrO from SRD as the paste. I'm keep my older strop at my lady's place when I am there overnight... :beer1: