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Putting it on a paddle strop...

That's a winning idea. I was planning on making a paddle in the future anyway, for chromium oxide. The cowhide (smooth side out) would be a great addition to the...

Pete,

Thank you. The length had me concerned after all the reading I've been doing on cupping. I'm still a little leery of using the stuff due to it's thirst for atmospheric moisture. I may give...

Okay,

So I have a side of leather at home, from the local Tandy's leather.

It's 8-10 oz vegetable tanned cowhide, new from the tanner, stiff and undyed.

Can I make a strop from this?
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