Originally Posted by
randydance062449
1. I hope that we can agree that lifting the spine while stropping is the culprit for the folded/rolled razors edge.
2. I wish Mr. Finnegan the best, but maybe he should try a strop that is held more tautly and then compare the result?
3. deflection, I use and teach that a strop that deflects about 1/2"-1" is about right.
4. I also make sure that the edge is "torqued" onto the leather. The number one error of new guys is to think that the edge will be easily damaged by stropping or honing.
Just my 2¢ :)