Thread: high from the isle of man

Originally Posted by Sterm

Sorry to disagree with other experienced members, but a hanging strop is not such easy to use. If you never stropped, you will take the risk to destroy the edge of your straight with it. Choos a paddle, learn how it works, then after some months you could feel the interest to try a hanging one. Personally, after several years I still use the paddle.

Hi Dave/LeadPig, my intro thread in this section is pretty similar I think: thinking of buying a straight razor from Invisible Edge, how do I keep it shave-worthy for a while without buying everything all at once.

An interesting point above Sterm. I read another post on SRP where someone talked about using a strop on a table. If Dave (or I ) bought a hanging strop, but laid it on a table when we were using it to start with, would that lessen the risk of destroying the edge?

That would be a good way to start until the muscle memory kicks in.
I've tried it and it is quite comfortable.

Originally Posted by tbaac

I read another post on SRP where someone talked about using a strop on a table. If Dave (or I ) bought a hanging strop, but laid it on a table when we were using it to start with, would that lessen the risk of destroying the edge?

has anyone tried the
Spyderco 302UF Bench Stone Ultra Fine
as a touch up stone

Welcome to SRP, Dave!