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Murph,
The analogies were more to get people thinking about the differences.

Any thoughts on the textured strop surfaces increasing effectiveness or reducing it in regards to stropping. I know...

<<<<In effect it's a positive trade-off: The ball pays a skin friction penalty, but gains a pressure drag advantage.>>>>

Much like the textured vs. smooth strop tradeoff, more friction, less...

Dewey

I think the "faster" you mentioned is the real advantage of the reverse side. I have found it makes a nice substitute for linen. I think Chris Moss on SMF is a big fan of preliminary...

BTH88,
A good example of a "modern" Russian strop would be the Illinois #827. On this one the working side is the reverse, flesh side of the beast and the back side is filled with small ridges left...

Puff,
I thought of you when I typed that one! I was a real wooden boat fiend way back in the day.

Tony

Brian,
I have one myself with the same diamond pattern but know nothing abiout the "why" of the design.

I did just reply in another thread about texture in strops....effective or marketing?
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I have used the flesh side quite often on my own strops and have occasionally offered them for sale. I was thinking of releasing some again as my current supply of Latigo hide would lend itself well...