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Thanks Jimmy, that post had somehow flown under my radar, and makes great sense. I do about 25 laps on the canvas usually, so I'll try to bump that up a bit and see if my edge longevity goes up.

My leather won that one...:shrug:

My canvas is indeed rougher, but the leather is more "grabby".... I think maybe we're encountering different strop materials.

I've always enjoyed your...

here's a book I found on the subject: Design of Machine Elements - Google Book Search

it says that the canvas was impregnated with rubber to increase the coefficient of friction for pulley belts...

For those of you who vote yes, I would love to hear your musings on why/how it is effective.

I'm not saying that the canvas doesn't do something: I use mine everytime. I'm just saying that heat...

I've read it too many times, folks. While we may continue to argue the merits of the canvas strop, let's get this one taken care of NOW. People say "strop a few times on the canvas strop to heat...