Originally Posted by
nicksok
I'm already learning something new! I hadn't looked into Ralf Aust before. Looks like a great deal. Also, the plain vanilla strop by TM looks great. Thanks for those suggestions Utopian! Also, thanks for all the great info and links, engine46. Lots of great info I look forward to diving into. Haglahoo, nice to meet another Okie! Thanks for adding leatherstockiings. I was hoping someone else would share thoughts on Ralf Aust for confirmation.
Next Questions: Think there will be much of a learning curve going full-hollow vs half? I like the Ralf Aust 5/8 full black at SRD as long as it won't be too much to pick up at first. Also, the poor man strop kit at whippeddog would have come with a balsa strop. Would I need to get something comparable in addition to the plain vanilla TM strop? I know I will be needing to get a hone at some point, so would I just need the hone and not worry about a balsa?
Thanks a lot! I'm grateful for the warm welcome and responses!