Thread: Ultra fine hones vs. fine pasted strops

Since I started using Swaty types hones, I no longer use linen or my Chromium oxide pasted strop. In my bathroom, I keep my highly polished Premier (dry lapped for many hours with an Apart). About three very light passes on the Premier (dry) combined with 40-50 on the strop restores a razor that has just begun to pull.

Sharpening with a highly polished fine grit hone cuts in a different direction than sharpening with a fine pasted strop. I don't use the Premier very often, but it sure works well when I need it. I was wondering if this difference in cutting direction is significant. Any comments?

Hal