Thread: Strop out of a belt?

I've heard word of using a leather belt as a make-shift strop? Is there any fact in this, if so what are the requirements?

It can work if you really have nothing else. You need a smooth belt with no bumps/stitching/etc, and I would think untreated leather would be best. I'd think one that's supple/broken in would be better, too.

Personally, in a pinch, I'd find something else. I'd rather strop on my palm or arm.

i bring this up as my razor may arrive before the strop, and i dont want to go back to the electric, but i dont want to ruin the integrity of the blade by over using it, it'll be about a week between strop and razor in terms of delivery.

I'd rather use my jeans.

Just wait for the strop to show up.

Originally Posted by mark77

Just wait for the strop to show up.

The man is about to get his new toy and you expect him to wait!?

Never did use a belt as it was for stroping but did make my go to pasted strop out of an old belt.

If you decide to use one I would say to just make sure it has no stiching or anything else on the side you are going to use and that the leather is not treated with anything.