Thread: Too heavy of draw damaging edge?

Originally Posted by dshaves

Is that possible that a overly heavy draw could damage the edge of the razor?

My first strop was an Illinois 827. After thoroughly sanding it smooth it took on a nice heavy draw. But I never saw any negative effect from it and came to enjoy it. But I can see where it could, depending on variables. Skill being the first and most obvious. And if someone has a lighter grip on their blade I could also see it skipping or generally creating a bad technique as they fight the draw. I've got a grip like a vice, once I clamp down the blade isn't going anywhere.

I'm still waiting for my SRD Buffalo strop to develop it's 'heavy' draw.