I've heard some guys say polish your Str8's edge with 0.5 and/or 0.25 micron Diamond paste for a "ScarySharp" edge. I even heard some guys say that diamond paste polishes the Str8's edge "too sharp".....

Then there are other guys who say polish the edge with Cr2O3 (Chromium Oxide) paste.... 'cause it "shaves" better & smoother than the diamond paste. BTW What grits does Cr2O3 come? 0.5 micron? 0.25 micron.

Then I heard some guys say put the paste on a flatbed or on a paddle strop. then other guys say that paste on a dedicated hanging strop is best!?!?

IMHO, I'd lean towards the Cr2O3 (Chromium Oxide) paste material that the "ole-timers" used, I'm just curious what grit sizes it comes in? 0.5 microns? 0.25 microns?

For the "hi-tech" guys, you can't beat the efficiency of diamond abrasives on metal blade edges.... I tried the 0.5 micron diamond paste that was on my 4 sided paddle strop from Tony Miller...if worked fine!

OK guys how's about some discussion, opinions, and a vote?

Tony