Thread: Stropping feels like its going to get expensive

Originally Posted by funklab

The worst cuts that I have were mostly from flipping the razor over. I came to a complete stop, but when I flipped the razor over, it cut into the material. I was probably moving it a bit without knowing.

I think I am going to try and practice with a butter knife like somebody suggested.

Coming to a complete stop is a recipe for disaster. If the edge is always following the spine you can't cut the strop. It's like stropping Tai Chi, constantly flowing