Old razor. homade strope. newb

[TURNMASTER]

Hi guys TURNMASTER here. Call me Jeff. I am a machinist of 20 some odd years and a father of two.

I have had this J.A.Henckels Black Devil in the drawer with a number of pocket knives. Well I use knives all the time and carry a pocket knive every day. I have carried several of the knives in my collection and the rest have been carried by someone at some point in time.

So, it makes sence to me that this razor should be used for its intended purpose. I looked around for a value when it got home. but it seemed it should be used, not collected.

It belonged to my grandad who passed away three years ago and I wonder if it belonged to his father.

Well the reason for posting here instead of Introductions is the homemade strope. For a first leather working project its just OK. the leather seems a bit thick but seems to work ok and I will get my first full shave with it tomorow. I honed the razor also.

Jeff