I honed a blade today, finished on my finest jnat, stropped around 7-8 times and tried shaving. Then stropped 60 more times roughly and tried again. The difference is night and day.

Without the intent to start a debate and not quoting anyone in particular, my thoughts are, if an edge degrades on plain leather, I would look closely into that leather, or double check the technique (no pressure, if there is any pressure it has to be focused on the spine, don't let the leather roll over edge, etc...). I see people slapping those strops sometimes and while that might work in capable hands, I am not sure it adds any value. JMHO, correct me if I'm wrong.

@Razorfaust I like your post there, totally on point. The important thing is to always remember what's real and what's show.

(Is he really honing that blade?!)
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