Most strops are smooth or nearly so. this is the Illinois "Russian" strop which often has a texture like terrycloth. I have used them as a preliminary step before final stropping on a smooth strop.

I feel they are a fairly specilized strop and most buyers are not aware they will be rough. Sadly none of the vendors ever mention this.


If reasonably smooth. meaning a consistantly even, although somewhat textured surface it should still work fine.

Tony