Pasting a roughed leather pad?

[bbtech]

I have an extra SRP roughed leather pad for a paddle strop that I ordered by mistake. Can I use it as a pasted strop or is it better to use smooth leather? I have a felt pad that works great with the diamond spray but I would like to set up one to use with chromium oxide.

[rmagnus]

I've never tried it but think it would be better than smooth leather if your desired result is to maximize the cutting. I think the premium linen SRD sells might be the best material for CO. I find it to be similar to fire hose material.

Try it and post your results. I pretty much use rough leather to dry the blade after cleaning.

[eddy79]

If its something you can strop a razor on you can paste it. Other media may be better but you can use it. Good luck. Ed

[bbtech]

Thanks for the replies. I will give it a try since it is an extra and just sitting on the shelf.

[Boarder277]

i tried it myself, it was hard to apply because of the grain of the leather, but it took....haven't actually used it yet though